EU multi-country Salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers

European food safety regulators have linked a multi-country outbreak of Salmonella enterica, subspecies S. Agona, to ready-to-eat foods containing cucumbers but have been unable to nail down the precise source of contamination.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/07/31/EU-multi-country-Salmonella-outbreak-linked-to-cucumbers?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Scelta develops method to unlock vitamin D in mushrooms

Scelta Mushrooms is preparing to bring its first vitamin D enriched products to market after gaining novel food status for mushrooms produced using its unique method to access the ânaturally availableâ vitamin D2 in mushrooms.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/07/31/Scelta-develops-method-to-unlock-vitamin-D-in-mushrooms?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

EFSA deems whey protein isolate as safe for infant formula use

Whey basic protein isolate as a novel food (NF) for use in infant formula and food supplements is safe under the proposed uses and use levels, the European Food and Safety Authority (EFSA) confirms.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2018/07/31/EFSA-deems-whey-protein-isolate-as-safe-for-infant-formula-use?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Kraft Heinz expands environmental goals to reduce carbon emissions, packaging waste

With the Paris Agreementâs goal of limiting global warming at risk, the Kraft Heinz Company is stepping up its commitment to reduce its carbon emissions, and in doing so likely will draft many of its suppliers along with it.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/07/31/Kraft-Heinz-expands-environmental-goals-to-reduce-carbon-emissions-packaging-waste?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

The flavour of food cannot be copyrighted, ECJ told. So how can you protect your product?

The flavour of a food product cannot be copyrighted, the European Court of Justice was advised last week. Two intellectual property and food law experts weigh in on the opinion and suggest what companies can do to protect their products.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/07/31/The-flavour-of-food-cannot-be-copyrighted-ECJ-told.-So-how-can-you-protect-your-product?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Shackle and hoist’ beef kosher certification banned for US imports

US-based kosher certified agency The Orthodox Union has informed its beef wholesalers in South America that it has banned âshackle and hoistâ slaughter methods.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/07/31/US-bans-beef-kosher-imports-from-South-America?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

ASF outbreaks strike most protected Russian pig farms

Rusagro and RPBI have reportedly had to cull thousands of pigs following outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) on their production facilities in the European region of Russia.

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Japan beef supplies to Indonesia on the rise

Japanese eateries are expanding in Indonesia as the appetite for beef rises among south-east Asiaâs most populous countryâs growing middle class.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/07/31/Indonesian-demand-for-Japanese-beef?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

US trade war hampers Tyson Foods’ 2018 financial outlook

Trade uncertainty and soaring tariffs are among the factors that are set to affect Tyson Foods financially, as it predicts its adjusted earnings to fall from $6.55-6.70 to $5.70-6.00 per share.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/07/31/US-trade-war-to-affect-Tyson-Foods-2018-shares?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Biscuit International enters $1bn Spanish sweet biscuit market with Arluy acquisition

Biscuit International has taken another step in its aggressive expansion plan with the acquisition of Arluy â the fifth largest producer and distributor of sweet biscuits in Spain.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2018/07/30/Biscuit-International-enters-1bn-Spanish-sweet-biscuit-market-with-Arluy-acquisition?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘A proliferation of nutrition labelling initiatives’ but no consensus on which work best

A âglobal proliferationâ of nutrition labelling is underway but, according to the European Food Information Council (EFIC), no consensus exists on which types of labels are most effective.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/07/30/A-proliferation-of-nutrition-labelling-initiatives-but-no-consensus-on-which-work-best?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

From almond husk sugar to nutritious okara flour: High-value ingredients from food by-products

From a nutritious (and cheap) flour made from the by-product of tofu production to sugar, beer and biodegradable plastic made from almond husks, 'waste' is a dirty word in today's food industry. FoodNavigator found out more at this year's IFT.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/07/30/From-almond-husk-sugar-to-nutritious-okara-flour-High-value-ingredients-from-food-by-products?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Don’t ignore wheat starch for gluten-free foods, says supplier

Native starch made from wheat can be gluten-free, according to German company KrÃner-StÃrke, which washes the gluten from the ingredient.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/07/30/Don-t-ignore-wheat-starch-for-gluten-free-foods-says-supplier?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Food tech start-up FoodChéri talks digital innovation and ‘solutions for better eating’

Meal kit supplier FoodChÃri believes it has the recipe to meet the needs of modern French consumers looking for fresh, healthy, environmentally friendly and convenient meal solutions delivered through digital innovation.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/07/30/Food-tech-start-up-FoodCheri-talks-digital-innovation-and-solutions-for-better-eating?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Nestlé joins world’s first global food industry-led group

Nestlà has stepped up its efforts to improve animal welfare standards across the food supply chain by co-creating the worldâs first global food industry-led group, the Global Coalition for Animal Welfare.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/07/30/Nestle-joins-global-animal-welfare-group?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Kepak acquires 2 Sisters Red Meat

Irish meat processing business Kepak has acquired UK outfit 2 Sisters Red Meat.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/07/30/2-Sisters-Red-Meat-bought?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Argentina opens up Moroccan market with bovine fat deal

Argentinaâs Ministry of Agriculture has revealed that Morocco has authorised the importation of its edible bovine fat as they continue to strengthen trade relations.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/07/30/Argentina-exports-bovine-fat-to-Morocco?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NCBA calls for Trump to step into lab-grown meat debate

The National Cattlemenâs Beef Association (NCBA) has urged US President Donald Trump to ensure the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is the primary regulatory authority for lab-grown meat.

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NCBA calls for Trump to step into lab-grown meat debate

The National Cattlemenâs Beef Association (NCBA) has urged US President Donald Trump to ensure the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is the primary regulatory authority for lab-grown meat.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Headlines/Industry-Markets/Trump-drafted-into-lab-grown-meat-debate?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

How does the trade war affect the US meat industry financially?

Despite the US drawing up a short-term strategy by investing US$12m to farmers affected by retaliatory tariffs, farmers still seem to be sweating about what the future may hold for the industry.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/07/27/Tariff-woes-for-US-meat-industry?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Focus on food choices to tackle NCDs, not specific nutrients

Understanding the role of specific nutrients in food, such as sugar and saturated fat, is important but not enough to fully understand how diets impact risk of obesity and non-communicable diseases (NCDs), says one scientist.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/07/27/Focus-on-food-choices-to-tackle-NCDs-not-specific-nutrients?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Nestlé on course to hit full year growth targets after first-half profits rise

Company attributes the jump to the disposal of businesses, lower taxes and improved operating performance.

Read more about it via https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2018/07/26/Nestle-reports-2.8-first-half-organic-growth?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Danone announces positive H1 results despite Moroccan boycott

Danone has published its H1 financial results, which show an increase in sales in spite of a 40% drop in sales in Morocco due to an ongoing boycott.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2018/07/27/Danone-announces-positive-H1-results-despite-Moroccan-boycott?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

What do consumers really think of meat alternatives?

What do consumers really think of meat alternatives - and what are they actually looking for in products? FoodNavigator caught up with a global Mintel analyst at IFT to find out.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/07/27/What-do-consumers-really-think-of-meat-alternatives?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Regulators should not stymie innovation by favoring traditional production methods for animal proteins says GFI

Cell-cultured and fermentation-based milk proteins, egg whites and meat are creating novel challenges for food marketers and regulators, but as long as products are safe and shoppers are not being misled, regulators should not stymie innovation by favoring one production method over another, says the Good Food Institute (GFI).

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/07/26/Regulators-should-not-stymie-innovation-by-favoring-traditional-production-methods-for-animal-proteins-says-GFI?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Kazakhstan sets ambitions goals for halal poultry

Kazakhstan is hoping to quadruple its domestic halal chicken meat production over the next decade.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/07/27/Kazakhstan-to-quadruple-halal-chicken-production?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

New Zealand opposes UK’s WTO quota plan

Sector bodies Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) and the Meat Industry Association (MIA) have opposed the EU and UKâs proposal to âsplitâ the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Tariff Rate Quotas between them.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/07/27/New-Zealand-opposes-EU-and-UK-s-quota-split-proposal?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Brazil eyes meat export growth following ‘challenging year’

The Brazilian Beef Exporters Association is set to target new markets and increase the presence of Brazilian products in partner countries as it looks to rectify a difficult year for livestock.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/07/27/Brazil-targets-positive-year-for-exports?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

How does the trade war affect the US meat industry financially?

Despite the US drawing up a short-term strategy by investing US$12m to farmers affected by retaliatory tariffs, farmers still seem to be sweating about what the future may hold for the industry.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/07/27/US-meat-industry-faces-financial-troubles?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

What’s infecting our snacks? FDA commissioner links Salmonella fears to one US whey supplier, warns of more recalls

Kelloggâs, Mondelēz, Pepperidge Farm and Flowers Foods have recently recalled bakery and snack products after a whey powder ingredient supplied by Associated Milk Producers has been suspected to be contaminated with the Salmonella bacteria.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2018/07/27/What-s-infecting-our-snacks-FDA-commissioner-links-Salmonella-fears-to-one-US-whey-supplier-warns-of-more-recalls?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Chewing the fat: 'People are still uncertain over the healthiness of new oils'

Can on-trend oils such as coconut compete with olive oil? Is butter really back? And as sales fall in its biggest markets, does margarine have a future in Europe? We take a look at the different oils on offer and their perceived healthiness.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/07/26/Chewing-the-fat-People-are-still-uncertain-over-the-healthiness-of-new-oils?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Enzymes’ diverse functions can help manufacturers improve sustainability across categories

As the worldâs population increases and squeezes limited resources, everyone will have to do more with less â and one tool that can help with this is enzymes, such as those made by Novozymes.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/07/26/Enzymes-diverse-functions-can-help-manufacturers-improve-sustainability-across-categories?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Rabobank issues Global Dairy Top 20 – no new entries and Nestlé stays top

Dairy price recovery in 2017 has positively affected the combined turnover of the top 20 companies, which, in 2017, was up 7.2% on the year in US dollar terms, according to RaboResearchâs latest report, âGlobal Dairy Top 20 â A Shuffling of the Deck Chairs.â

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2018/07/26/Rabobank-issues-Global-Dairy-Top-20-no-new-entries-and-Nestle-stays-top?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

The demand for products with dual or multiple free-from labeling is growing

The rise of free from is throwing up unique challenges for manufacturers in that, often products that replace allergens can have an allergen classification themselves, like nuts to provide protein and fat content; or eggs or milk to bind ingredients in gluten free. We spoke to Verity Clifton, applications technologist at specialist ingredients company Thew Arnott, to find out more.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2018/07/26/The-demand-for-products-with-dual-or-multiple-free-from-labeling-is-growing?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Layn repositions stevia, monkfruit as ‘plant-based’ as part of multi-prong approach to drive use

With so many sweeteners of varying intensity and functionality available, reducing sugar in products can be a tedious trial-and-error process, but ingredient supplier Layn hopes to simplify the undertaking with the launch of two sweetener platforms that come pre-formulated for different applications.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/07/26/Layn-repositions-stevia-monkfruit-as-plant-based-as-part-of-multi-prong-approach-to-drive-use?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

UK government alerts poultry farmers on Newcastle Disease

UK government officials have warned poultry keepers to put in place measures to prevent the outbreak of Newcastle Disease, following cases in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/07/26/UK-poultry-industry-alerted-over-Newcastle-Disease?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

US meat industry reacts to Trump’s farmer aid

The US meat industry has commended US President Donald Trumpâs decision to provide relief funds for farmers affected by retaliatory tariffs placed on the agriculture sector.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/07/26/US-meat-industry-commends-Trump-s-farmer-aid?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Chick-fil-A expands into Canadian market

US-based chicken restaurant Chick-fil-A is set to open its first set of restaurants outside the US in Toronto, Canada.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/07/26/Chick-fil-A-to-open-first-Canada-restaurants?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Is the US still peckish for chicken?

US demand for poultry is showing no signs of slowing down after nine out of 10 respondents to a survey purchased chicken regularly, according to the National Chicken Council (NCC).

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/07/26/US-chicken-still-high-in-demand?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Ingredient innovations at IFT 2018

FoodNavigator takes a look at some of the ingredient innovations from this year's IFT in Chicago.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/07/25/Ingredient-innovations-at-IFT-2018?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Nestlé loses KitKat battle after EU court rejects bid to trademark four-fingered design

Court of Justice of the European Union gets last word in KitKat shape dispute after Nestlà failed to to prove that the shape of the bar has become distinctive of their goods across the EU.

Read more about it via https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2018/07/25/EU-court-rejects-Nestle-bid-to-trademark-KitKat-bar?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Perfect Day CEO talks vegan dairy: ‘I would call them animal free dairy proteins, but people might fight me on that’

If plant-based âmilkâ is keeping some parts of the dairy industry â and the FDA commissioner â awake at night, what might milk producers make of the latest innovation to emerge from Silicon Valley: âveganâ dairy (casein and whey made without cows)?

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/07/25/Cellular-agriculture-Perfect-Day-CEO-talks-vegan-dairy-at-the-2018-IFT-show?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Flax packs in healthy fat, fibre and protein: 'This is not just an oil anymore,' says Shape Foods

The healthy fat profile of flax oil, high in omega-3 fatty acids, means manufacturers have traditionally focused on this. But the seeds also contain protein, fibre and lignin, all of which are interesting 'stealth health' ingredients, the company says.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/07/25/Flax-packs-in-healthy-fat-fibre-and-protein-This-is-not-just-an-oil-anymore-says-Shape-Foods?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

EU court says crops obtained by mutagenesis are GMOs

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled on the so-called new plant breeding techniques (NPBTs). It said crops obtained by mutagenesis are GMOs as the techniques and methods of mutagenesis alter the genetic material of a plant in a way that does not occur naturally.

Read more about it via https://www.feednavigator.com/Article/2018/07/25/EU-court-says-crops-obtained-by-mutagenesis-are-GMOs?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Beyond Meat receives ‘non-GMO’ seal of approval

US plant-based business Beyond Meat has completed a one-year review process to secure non-GMO verification across all of its lines.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/07/25/Beyond-Meat-receive-non-GMO-verification?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Argentina begins first beef exports to Japan

Argentinaâs Ministry of Agriculture has revealed it has shipped 200 kilos of beef to the Japanese market.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/07/25/Argentina-begins-meat-exports-to-Japan?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

USDA invests $12bn for farmers affected by retaliatory tariffs

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has offered US$12 billion for farmers who have been impacted by retaliatory tariffs placed on the country.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/07/25/USDA-funds-farmers-affected-by-tariffs?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘A fundamental shift’: Nuts crack healthy fat demand

Demand for products containing nuts is on the rise, in no small part thanks to a growing awareness of the difference between âhealthyâ and âunhealthyâ fats.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/07/25/A-fundamental-shift-Nuts-crack-healthy-fat-demand?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Smithfield Foods addresses closure rumours

US pork producer Smithfield Foods has moved to debunk media reports that it has stopped production in the Virginia town of Smithfield.

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Smithfield Foods addresses closure rumours

US pork producer Smithfield Foods has moved to debunk media reports that it has stopped production in the Virginia town of Smithfield.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Headlines/Industry-Markets/Smithfield-Foods-production-rumours-dismissed?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Renmatix on its multifunctional simple cellulose: 'This is a new-to-the-world ingredient'

An emulsifier, humectant, texturiser and egg replacement, Renmatix's patent-protected simple cellulose is native, natural and multifunctional, it says. "This is a very unique and new-to-the-world form of cellulose,â says the CEO.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/07/24/Renmatix-on-its-multifunctional-simple-cellulose-This-is-a-new-to-the-world-ingredient?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

'Ideal for relishes, jams & juices': Haskap berries gain novel food approval

With up to 13 times more antioxidants than blueberries, haskap berries - also known as honeyberries - offer manufacturers a new ingredient with superfood credentials for relishes, jams or juices, says supplier Soloberry.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/07/24/Ideal-for-relishes-jams-juices-Haskap-berries-gain-novel-food-approval?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Clean-label ingredient from Botaniline helps manufacturers cut sodium, fat from processed meat

Startup ingredient supplier Botaniline wants to help manufacturers create allergen-friendly, healthier, cleaner label alternatives to iconic favorites, such as hot dogs and peanut butter, by offering a line of natural, âbotanicalâ or plant-based ingredients made with âbreakthroughâ technology.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/07/24/Clean-label-ingredient-from-Botaniline-helps-manufacturers-cut-sodium-fat-from-processed-meat?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Purezza wins investment to set up vegan cheese-alternative facility

UK vegan pizza company Purezza is planning to set up a facility to produce a dairy-free mozzarella cheese alternative after winning a Â35,000 ($45,500) prize from Bran Investments.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2018/07/24/Purezza-wins-investment-to-set-up-vegan-cheese-alternative-facility?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Polish MPs to withdraw non-stun slaughter ban bill

Polandâs Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Jan Krzysztof Ardanowski has announced that Polish lawmakers will withdraw the draft bill to ban non-stun slaughter from the countryâs parliament in its current version.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/07/24/Poland-withdraws-bill-to-ban-non-stun-slaughter?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Britvic fights sugar tax and CO2 challenges

UK soft drink business Britvic says it is confident of achieving market expectations for the full year, despite facing challenges from sugar taxes and the CO2 shortage.

Read more about it via https://www.beveragedaily.com/Article/2018/07/24/Britvic-fights-sugar-tax-and-CO2-challenges?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Rising demand for egg white peptides in bakery & confectionery

Use of egg white peptides is rising among global bakery and confectionery manufacturers because the animal-based protein is a rich source of bioactive peptides that can improve human health, according to Fact.MR research firm.

Read more about it via https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2018/07/23/Rising-demand-for-egg-white-peptides-in-bakery-confectionery?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

No-deal Brexit would ‘damage’ British poultry industry

The British Poultry Council (BPC) has warned the UK Government that a âno-dealâ Brexit could have serious consequences for the poultry meat sector.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/07/24/BPC-warns-government-about-no-deal-Brexit-consequences?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Meat Institute offers resolution for ‘Meat Denied’ office workers

The North American Meat Institute (NAMI) has created resources for office workers through the website â IChooseMeat.com â who have been affected by what it dubs the âMeat Deniedâ trend.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/07/24/Meat-Institute-creates-Meat-Denied-website?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Tesco improves production contracts for lamb farmers

UK retailer Tesco is set to strengthen its supplier relationships by introducing improved cost-of-production contracts for 160 of its lamb farmers.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/07/24/Tesco-introduces-improved-contracts-for-lamb-farmers?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Edlong showcases dairy-free range at IFT

Illinois-based Edlong showcased a handful of its 250+ dairy-free flavors at the IFT expo last week, highlighting a national trend in consumer demand for vegan options.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2018/07/23/Edlong-showcases-dairy-free-range-at-IFT?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

'We still have a lot of work to do as an industry; it's a whole ecosystem we need to build' : DSM on personalised nutrition

Personalised nutrition needs a collaborative approach from industry because there is still a lot to develop and no single company has all the capabilities, says DSM's president of human nutrition and health.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2018/07/20/We-still-have-a-lot-of-work-to-do-as-an-industry-it-s-a-whole-ecosystem-we-need-to-build-DSM-on-personalised-nutrition?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

JUST takes its plant-based scrambled egg alternative Just Egg to Europe

JUST (formerly Hampton Creek) has struck a deal with Italian egg producer and distributor Eurovo Group to bring its plant-based scrambled egg alternative Just Egg to consumers across Europe, and says it is also in talks with CPG companies interested in using its mung bean protein isolate â the core ingredient in Just Egg - in a range of other food products.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/07/20/JUST-strikes-deal-with-EurovoGroup-to-take-its-plant-based-scrambled-egg-alternative-Just-Egg-to-Europe?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Portugal to set mandatory maximum salt levels in bread

Portugal will set mandatory maximum levels for salt in bread, with incrementally increasing targets over the next four years.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/07/23/Portugal-to-set-mandatory-maximum-salt-levels-in-bread?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Patent-pending botanical blend cleans up lipid emulsion labels

Naturex has launched a patent-pending blend of rosemary and spinach extracts that can replace the synthetic antioxidant ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) in lipid emulsions, such as mayonnaise or salad dressings.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/07/23/Patent-pending-botanical-blend-cleans-up-lipid-emulsion-labels?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Thai giant holds off on one pig project, develops another

Thai agricultural conglomerate Charoen Pokphand (CP) appears to have delayed a project in central China even as it forges ahead with a new deal to breed 300,000 pigs a year in the southerly province of Hainan, in a tie-up with the huge state-owned Hai Ken Group (Hainan State Farm Group).

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MHP reacts to claims about bypassing EU import restrictions

MHP is not breaking any rules of the trade agreement between Ukraine and the European Union (EU), Anastasia Sobotyuk, head of the investor relations at MHP, told GlobalMeatNews. Her comments came in response to recent statements made by European poultry farmers in a recent media interview.

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NFU Cymru and BMPA call for Welsh red meat recognition

UK organisations the National Farmersâ Union (NFU) Cymru and the British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) have called on the countryâs government to recognise the importance of Welsh meat when designing the future agricultural policy.

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Beyond Meat opens new research facility

Plant-based meat processor Beyond Meat has opened a new 26,000sq ft research and development centre in Los Angeles, California.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/07/23/Beyond-Meat-opens-Los-Angeles-R-D-facility?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Meat industry adjusting to Russia countersanctions

The Russian and European Union (EU) meat industries are beginning to accept Russiaâs ban on meat and livestock as an ongoing fact, with President Vladimir Putin extending the existing embargo on imports of meat and other food products to Russia from western countries and allies until 31 December 2019.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/07/20/Russia-and-EU-accept-ban-on-meat-and-livestock?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

'A perfect fit' for plant-based products: Chuta nuts are coming to Europe

Mexican chuta is a little-known nut with a healthy oil and high protein content, and German company JatroSolutions aims to commercialise it as "a perfect fit" to the plant protein movement.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/07/20/A-perfect-fit-for-plant-based-products-Chuta-nuts-are-coming-to-Europe?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Reaction as Mondelēz to launch 30% less sugar Cadbury bar

Mondelēz  International has announced plans to launch a 30% less sugar Cadbury Dairy Milk next year but some consumers are taking to social media to air their grievances.

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Europe still lags behind US in dairy alternatives while LATAM dairy surges

Latin America is one of the fastest growing global markets for dairy, with sales at $430bn in 2017, while Europe sales decline, according to Cargill.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2018/07/20/Europe-still-lags-behind-US-in-dairy-alternatives-while-LATAM-dairy-surges?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Clash or compromise: Can consumer demands and responsible food ever match?

Consumers want healthy food. But are companies providing it and what if demands for clean food are in direct conflict with food safety or sustainability? Four industry stakeholders debated the issue at this week's IFT in Chicago.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/07/20/Clash-or-compromise-Can-consumer-demands-and-responsible-food-ever-match?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Unilever, Findus, Green Yard recalls

Additional products continued to be pulled from the shelves as part of Green Yard Food's pan-European recall of frozen vegetables produced at its Hungarian facility.

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French probe calls for stricter food safety controls in wake of Lactalis affair

French Members of Parliament tasked with investigating the failings that contributed to the Salmonella outbreak traced to Lactalis infant formula in 2017 have made a raft of suggestions that could see the country introduce stricter food safety checks.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/07/20/French-probe-calls-for-stricter-food-safety-controls-in-wake-of-Lactalis-affair?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Cherkizovo enters Siberian market with Altai Broiler acquisition

Russian meat producer Cherkizovo has agreed a fee to purchase a leading Siberian poultry processor, JSC Altai Broiler Co, as part of its development strategy.

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JBS USA investigates animal abuse allegations at pork supplier

JBS USA has revealed it will probe accusations of animal abuse at one of its pork suppliers after leaked footage showed pigs being mistreated.

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UK red meat exports on the rise

UK red meat exports shrugged off tight sheep meat supplies and a slowdown in China to record strong growth for the first six months of the year.

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'A better shopping experience' for allergy sufferers: Asda partners with Foodmaestro to personalise e-commerce

Asda, the UK arm of retail giant Wal-Mart, is introducing a personalised online nutritional search to its e-commerce offering to make it easier for consumers with allergies or special dietary requirements to buy groceries online.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/07/19/A-better-shopping-experience-for-allergy-sufferers-Asda-partners-with-Foodmaestro-to-personalise-e-commerce?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

'A huge economic and technical challenge': Mosa Meat CEO on scaling cultured meat production

Dutch cultured meat group Mosa Meat plans to bring in-vitro meat to the market by 2021. FoodNavigator speaks to the companyâs CEO, Peter Verstrate, about the challenge ahead.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/07/19/Mosa-Meat-CEO-on-the-huge-challenge-of-scaling-production?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Nestlé back in RSPO, pledged to achieve 100% RSPO certified palm oil in five years’ time

The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) had reinstated Nestlà S.A.âs membership and certificates on Monday (16 July).

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2018/07/19/Nestle-back-in-RSPO-pledged-to-achieve-100-RSPO-certified-palm-oil-in-five-years-time?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Dairy alternatives continue to make inroads with consumers around globe, Cargill finds

New consumer research from Cargill has implications for formulators of functional foods, sports nutrition products and dairy products. Dairy ingredients are generally in decline, while plant-based alternatives are filling in the gaps.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Article/2018/07/18/Dairy-alternatives-continue-to-make-inroads-with-consumers-around-globe-Cargill-finds?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Which smart packaging technologies are readily available in 2018’

Amcorâs MaXQ digital system, EVRYTHNG and ScanTrust Internet of Things (IoT), Smartglyph and MagicAdd are just some of the technologies identified by PreScouter research, which has led to readily available smart packaging in 2018.

Read more about it via https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2018/07/18/Which-smart-packaging-technologies-are-readily-available-in-2018?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Retail, personalised nutrition and health: John Lewis connects the industry dots

UK personalised nutrition firms Kafoodle, OME Health and Best in Bag are named as shortlisted finalists in John Lewisâ retail tech innovation programme, which this year followed a health and wellbeing theme.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2018/07/18/Retail-personalised-nutrition-and-health-John-Lewis-connects-the-industry-dots?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

HKScan and Atria see poor half-year results

Major Finnish meat processors have reported a poor half-year, due to currency fluctuations and production issues.

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Russia’s meat imports continue to shrink

Russia imported 203,500 tonnes (t) of meat during the first half of 2018, a drop of almost 70% compared with the same period in 2017, the Federal Customs Service (FCS) said in a statement on its website on 15 July.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/07/19/Russian-meat-imports-continue-to-fall?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Stampede Meat set to double capacity with New Mexico plant

US protein company Stampede Meats has taken its business outside Illinois for the first time after investing US$36m to re-open a former Tyson Foods facility in Sunland Park, New Mexico.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/07/19/Stampede-Meat-to-re-open-former-Tyson-Foods-facility?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Exports boost MHP volume sales

Ukrainian-based poultry producer MHP has reported a growth in value sales thanks to rising exports.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/07/18/Rising-exports-helps-MHP-grow-value-sales?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Mosa Meat to bring cultured meat to mainstream market

Dutch-based cultured meat business Mosa Meat has pledged to put Europe âon the mapâ for the next generation of protein production.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/07/18/Mosa-Meat-to-bring-lab-grown-produce-to-market?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

USDA provides $2m for producers affected by 2017 natural disasters

The US Department for Agriculture (USDA) has put forward $2 million towards a relief program designed to help agricultural producers recover from last yearâs wildfires and hurricanes.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/07/18/USDA-provides-relief-funds-for-farmers?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Huge growth opportunities for agri-food exports’: How the EU-Japan trade deal will benefit EU food

The European Union and Japan singed a landmark agreement that is expected to boost trade in agri-food products at the EU-Japan Summit in Tokyo yesterday (17 July). FoodNavigator analyses the implications for the European food sector.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/07/18/EU-Japan-trade-deal-offers-huge-opportunities?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Colombia pledges deforestation-free cocoa by 2025

The worldâs tenth largest cocoa producer has joined the Cocoa & Forests Initiative as it looks to combat a 46% increase in tree cover loss last year.

Read more about it via https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2018/07/17/Colombia-pledges-deforestation-free-cocoa-by-2025?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

From ‘algorithmic nudging’ to virtual cross-selling: Is ecommerce changing the rules in grocery?

Selling food & beverage brands online has some obvious advantages: you can get to market more quickly, get rapid feedback, and find out who your customers are. But itâs not all plain-sailing. Here are some takeaways from day one of the Digital Food & Beverage Conference* in Chicago.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/07/17/From-algorithmic-nudging-to-virtual-cross-selling-Is-ecommerce-changing-the-rules-in-grocery?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

UAE’s food shelf life extension plans move further forward with new research

The UAEâs quest to extend food shelf life has recently received a boost with the Dubai Central Laboratory moving its plans forward with the approval of a new study.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2018/07/18/UAE-s-food-shelf-life-extension-plans-move-further-forward-with-new-research?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

B+LNZ reviews farmer feedback amid levy proposal

Beef and Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) is set to assess feedback from farmers regarding the consultation proposal to hike up sheepmeat and beef levies, before making a decision.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/07/18/B-LNZ-reviews-feedback-over-levy-proposal?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Demand for halal meats to raise Mexican export market

Mexico is set to open up export opportunities for halal certification into the Muslim market.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/07/18/Halal-meat-demand-to-boost-Mexican-exports?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘We can achieve a more sustainable rice crop’: Mars, Ebro join forces to advance sustainable rice sourcing

Two of the worldâs largest rice buyers, Mars Foods and Ebro Foods, have launched what they described as an âinnovative joint projectâ to develop sustainable climate-smart rice production in Thailand.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/07/17/We-can-achieve-a-more-sustainable-rice-crop-Mars-Ebro-join-forces-to-advance-sustainable-rice-sourcing?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Mediterranean diet linked to bone health

Eating a Mediterranean diet can help reduce bone loss in people with osteoporosis, a new study reveals.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/07/17/Mediterranean-diet-linked-to-bone-health?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Is more data needed to determine the safety of probiotics and prebiotics?

Experts and industry associations have questioned the findings of a new study that claims more data on the safety data for probiotics and prebiotics is needed - with just 2% of clinical trials reporting full safety data.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2018/07/17/Is-more-data-needed-to-determine-the-safety-of-probiotics-and-prebiotics?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Move over millennials, Gen Z is now shaping the food and beverage landscape

The diverse and tech saavy ways of Generation Z or the iGeneration â referring to those aged 11-22 in 2018 â will have a profound impact on food and beverage formulations over the next several years, Mintel noted during a presentation at IFT 2018.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/07/17/Move-over-millennials-Gen-Z-is-now-shaping-the-food-and-beverage-landscape?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Greenyard sees cost of fatal Listeria recall topping €30m

Greenyard Foods has estimated that the cost of its massive Listeria recall will total at least â30m after the Belgian vegetable processor was forced to pull frozen vegetables processed at its Hungarian production plant from shelves across Europe.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/07/17/Greenyard-sees-cost-of-fatal-Listeria-recall-topping-30m?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Arla foresees post-Brexit dairy problems for UK consumers

European dairy cooperative Arla Foods says Brexit could leave UK consumers with less choice and higher prices, turning everyday staples, like butter, yogurts, cheese and infant formula, into occasional luxuries, and making speciality cheeses âvery scarce.â

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2018/07/17/Arla-foresees-post-Brexit-dairy-problems-for-UK-consumers?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Glanbia Cheese JV to build €130m mozzarella plant in Ireland

Glanbia Cheese Limited, the Joint Venture business between Irish-based nutrition company Glanbia plc and US dairy company Leprino Foods company, plans to build a new mozzarella cheese manufacturing facility in Portlaoise, Co Laois, Ireland.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2018/07/17/Glanbia-Cheese-JV-to-build-130m-mozzarella-plant-in-Ireland?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

UK sugar tax: 326 businesses hit by soft drinks industry levy

In the UK, 326 businesses have registered for the Soft Drinks Industry Levy, according to data from HMRC and obtained by chartered accountants UHY Hacker Young.

Read more about it via https://www.beveragedaily.com/Article/2018/07/17/UK-sugar-tax-326-businesses-hit-by-soft-drinks-industry-levy?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

AAMA seeking National Energy Guarantee policy certainty

The Australian Agricultural Manufacturing Alliance (AAMA) has called for further commitments from the government over its National Energy Guarantee policy to improve energy inflations.

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National Chicken Council’s broiler guidelines certified by PAACO

The National Chicken Council (NCC) has gained certification for its broiler and broiler breeder welfare guidelines from the Professional Animal Auditor Certification Organisation (PAACO).

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/07/17/National-Chicken-Council-s-broiler-guideline-certified?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Russian meat traceability system brings problems

The supply chain on the Russian meat market has been partly disrupted as some meat producers have reported problems with the new traceability system.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/07/17/Russian-meat-market-disrupted-by-traceability-system?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Danish Crown’s Zandbergen takeover approved

Competition authorities have approved Danish Crown and Tulip Food Companyâs acquisition of Baconspecialist Zandbergen in the Netherlands.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/07/17/Authorities-approve-Danish-Crown-s-Zandbergen-takeover?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

New product trend tracker: Variety for veggies, organic for kids and bringing yogurt out of breakfast

With exponential demand growth for organic and vegetarian options, food makers have focused innovation on these areas with the launch of a new meat-free range from Eden and a significant commitment from Danone to bulk up its organic options.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/07/16/New-product-trend-tracker-Variety-for-veggies-organic-for-kids-and-bringing-yogurt-out-of-breakfast?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Newtrition Health Innovation Challenge: BASF calls for proposals

BASFâs human nutrition brand Newtrition is on the hunt for innovators and entrepreneurs to participate in the first-ever Newtrition Health Innovation Challenge.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2018/07/16/Newtrition-Health-Innovation-Challenge-BASF-calls-for-proposals?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Kraft Heinz Campbell merger ‘could make sense’ if deal is snack-focused, but timing may not be right, says analyst

The rumored Campbell Soup sale to Kraft Heinz has sparked debate among industry analysts on whether or not it would be a smart move for both CPG players. Taking a closer look at the potential deal some benefits for both companies start to emerge.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/07/13/Kraft-Heinz-Campbell-merger-could-make-sense-if-deal-is-snack-focused-but-timing-may-not-be-right-says-analyst?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

EC calls for stronger food labelling enforcement actions

The European Commissionâs health and food safety representative, Vytenis Andriukaitis, has called on Member States to take tougher enforcement action on food labelling amid calls for increased regulation.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/07/16/EC-calls-for-stronger-food-labelling-enforcement-actions?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Cargill opens up Korean market with distribution partnership

Cargill has collaborated with a meat import distributor based in Seoul, South Korea to offer its premium US beef brand, Excel, in a concept meat store named âItâs Meatâ.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/07/16/Cargill-rolls-out-Excel-beef-to-Korean-market?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Polish meat processor invests in new plant

Polish meat processor Zagroda Opolska has launched a new meat processing plant in the Wałbrzych Invest Park special economic zone, in the countryâs south-western region.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/07/16/Zagroda-Opolska-launches-meat-processing-plant?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Japan eyes UK beef following BSE ban lift

Japan is one of the major international meat markets turning its attention towards UK beef after government officials conducted several abattoir inspection across the nation last week.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/07/16/Japan-inspects-UK-abattoirs?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Polish meat processor invests in new plant

Polish meat processor Zagroda Opolska has launched a new meat processing plant in the Wałbrzych Invest Park special economic zone, in the countryâs south-western region.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/07/16/Zagroba-Opolska-launches-meat-processing-plant?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Miratorg opens first foreign office in Saudi Arabia

Miratorg has chosen Saudi Arabia as the location for its first office outside Russia, with the aim of increasing international promotion of its halal meats in Muslim countries.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/07/16/Miratorg-opens-Saudi-Arabia-office?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Innova sees plant-based promise in lupin, hemp and flax seed

Lupin, hemp and flaxseed are set to rise in popularity as consumers look for more "unusual" ingredients in dairy alternative products, predicts Innova Market Insights.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/07/13/Innova-sees-plant-based-promise-in-lupin-hemp-and-flax-seed?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Low fibre intake linked to depression, study finds

Low dietary fibre intake has been linked to the onset of depressive symptoms, research published in scientific journal Nutrition reveals.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/07/13/Low-fibre-intake-linked-to-depression-study-finds?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Listeria, Salmonella and Clostridium botulinum recalls

The Greenyard Foods recall continued to expand this week, with retailers forced to pull products from the shelves in further European markets due to fears that frozen vegetable products could be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/07/13/Listeria-Salmonella-and-Clostridium-botulinum-recalls?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NGO coalition urges EU legislators to end child labor on cocoa farms as chocolate companies embrace ‘level-playing field’

Voice Network, an association of NGOs and trade unions, has urged EU policy makers to make mandatory compliance with Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) to end human rights violations and environmental destruction in cocoa supply chains.

Read more about it via https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2018/07/13/NGO-coalition-urges-EU-legislators-to-end-child-labor-on-cocoa-farms?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Palm oil rich with vitamin E linked to improved cognitive function in mice

Researchers in Malaysia induced Alzheimerâs Disease in mice and supplemented palm-derived tocotrienol, a type of vitamin E. They found a link between the vitamin and improvements in brain function.

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MEPs push for a dual quality on-pack logo

Manufacturers could add a logo to food and drink packaging that tells consumers the product's content and quality is the same in all EU countries, consumer protection politicions said yesterday.

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Jurisdiction issues raised over lab-grown meat

The National Cattlemenâs Beef Association (NCBA) has raised questions over which US government agency would have jurisdiction over lab-grown meat products.

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Japan to re-open access for US lamb after lengthy absence

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has revealed US lamb will become available in Japan for the first time since 2003 after the Japanese government gave the thumbs up for access.

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JBS Australia enters supply partnership with Rural Funds Group

JBS Australia has reached an agreement for Rural Funds Group to become one of its main suppliers of grain-fed cattle.

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Tesco to offer Aberdeen Angus farmers 12-month beef contracts

Tesco will offer 1,600 UK farmers 12-month contracts to supply âabove standardâ steaks, mince and joints to its stores.

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UK retailers strike agreement to protect Antarctic wildlife from krill fishing

Representatives of the krill fishing industry and the UKâs leading retailers have joined Greenpeace in the formation of a voluntary agreement to restrict fishing in key areas around the Antarctic Peninsula.

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From Mamenoka to green tea noodles Japanese foods tap health demand

Japanese food exporters are growing their presence in the UK and other European markets as they work to capitalise on the healthy image of food from Japan.

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EFSA to consider limits for kaurenoic acid in stevia

EFSA may recommend limits for the impurity kaurenoic acid in stevia but suppliers have played down safety fears.

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'Not particularly good news': Processing strips maize of healthy nutrients

The process of making corn flakes strips maize of its healthy phenolic compounds and tocopherols, meaning fortification with additives is the best solution to make corn products healthier, scientists have found.

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Personalized, smart packaging will dominate online grocery shopping by 2025

As the world of e-grocery continues to grow, Tetra Pak predicts a rise in personalization, smart packaging and sustainability over the coming years.

Read more about it via https://www.beveragedaily.com/Article/2018/07/12/Personalized-smart-packaging-will-dominate-online-grocery-shopping-by-2025?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Encapsulated curcumin shows potential to rival tartrazine as yellow food color

With demand for natural food colors continuing to increase, supercritical antisolvent (SAS) technology may allow for encapsulated curcumin to replace artificial tartrazine, according to a new study from scientists in Colombia and Spain.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-latam.com/Article/2018/07/12/Encapsulated-curcumin-shows-potential-to-rival-tartrazine-as-yellow-food-color?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

EMS Rural Exports ‘suspended’ in ongoing Australia sheep scandal

Australiaâs Department of Agriculture and Water Resources has suspended the live export licence of a second livestock company as the sheep scandal widens.

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Location for World Butchers’ Challenge 2020 revealed

Sacramento, California in the US has been announced as the host city for the 2020 World Butchersâ Challenge.

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Denmark eyes rosy export future as heat-treated products enter China

After sending its first batch of heat-treated pork products to China last month, Denmarkâs Danish Crown is optimistic about generating as much as â25-â50 million (US$29-US$58m) in export sales to this key market, within a few years.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/07/12/Danish-Crown-optimistic-over-heat-treated-pork-export-sales?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

300,000-strong survey 'confirms positive impact' of NutriScore logo

Leading French retailer E.Leclerc is definitively backing the NutriScore logo after a survey of 300,000-consumers showed it is best in encouraging healthy food choices, especially among younger shoppers and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/07/11/300-000-strong-survey-confirms-positive-impact-of-NutriScore-logo?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘A new era in food safety’: Clear Labs wants to disrupt the food safety sector

Food safety specialist Clear Labs has unveiled what it describes as âthe first automated systemâ for routine pathogen testing that takes advantage of âadvanced DNA sequencing and bioinformaticsâ.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/07/11/A-new-era-in-food-safety-Clear-Labs-wants-to-disrupt-the-food-safety-sector?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Is the UK's €5.3bn ready meal market missing a trick?

No organic ready meals, 'double standards' in meat labelling and too few vegetarian options. Manufacturers in Europe's biggest ready meal market, the UK, are failing to seize a business opportunity, a new report says.

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Europe mulls tougher crackdown on unfair trade practices

The European Parliament is examining a proposed Directive to toughen proposals targeting unfair trading practices in the supply chain.

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Cargill expands carrageenan extract portfolio for dairy desserts

Cargill has created Satiagel Seabrid, a new carrageenan extract, based on 100% cultivated seaweed, which the company said creates a supply of sustainably-sourced ingredients that delivers a texture preferred by consumers.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2018/07/11/Cargill-expands-carrageenan-extract-portfolio-for-dairy-desserts?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Savory, spicy and botanical: Exotic flavors can breathe new life into soda

More innovative flavors can engage consumers with the carbonated soft drink (CSD) category, according to market research company Mintel.

Read more about it via https://www.beveragedaily.com/Article/2018/07/11/Savory-spicy-and-botanical-Exotic-flavors-can-breathe-new-life-into-soda?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Escalating Chinese pork tariffs could put US producers ‘out of business’

US pork exports are set to face further obstacles as the trade war with China continues to put financial pressures on the industry.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/07/11/China-raises-US-pork-tariffs-to-62?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Smithfield Foods buys Polish poultry plant to fuel UK’s frozen demand

Smithfield Foods plans to capitalise on the UKâs frozen poultry demand by investing in a facility based in Poland.

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Carrefour Brasil and IDH to preserve the Amazon through calf production

Carrefourâs Brazilian unit and IDH, the Sustainable Trade Initiative are to invest more than â3 million (m) by 2020 to protect the Amazon rainforest and the Mato Grosso state of Brazil by increasing sustainable calf production.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/07/11/Rise-in-calf-production-to-protect-Amazon-rainforest?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Irish lamb wins European retail listing

Processor Irish County Meats has won a listing to supply lamb to a major retailer in Luxembourg.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/07/11/Irish-County-Meats-to-stock-lamb-at-Luxembourg-retailer?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Serbian demand for animal feeds prompts De Heus acquisition

Animal feed organisation De Heus has enhanced its position in the Serbian market by acquiring compound feed plant Komponenta.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/07/11/De-Heus-acquires-second-Serbian-plant?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Soy-based protein can support ‘significant’ weight loss

New research has revealed incorporating soy protein into a high-protein energy restrictive diet can support significant loss of body fat.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/07/10/Soy-based-protein-can-support-significant-weight-loss?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Retail powerhouses put microscope on supply chain emissions

The worldâs largest retailers, including Wal-Mart and Tesco, are increasing their focus on supply chain sustainability by collecting data from suppliers to reduce environmental risk and cut carbon emissions.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/07/10/Retail-powerhouses-put-microscope-on-supply-chain-emissions?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

IFT’s Start-Up Alley offers solutions to today’s problems & tomorrow’s challenges

At IFT in Chicago next week, âfuture-forward entrepreneursâ participating in the NEXT Start-Up Alley will showcase new solutions to some of todayâs biggest problems, including food safety and sugar-reduction, as well as emerging challenges of the future, such as minimizing food waste and enhancing sustainability with plant-based options.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/07/10/IFT-s-Start-Up-Alley-offers-solutions-to-today-s-problems-tomorrow-s-challenges?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

There’s a new kid on the plant-based protein block, and it’s going to be disruptive, predicts Nutriati

Plant-based proteins are hot property, but organoleptic and functional challenges continue to hold the market back, claims Virginia-based Nutriati, which says its new chickpea protein concentrates can open up new application opportunities and give soy, pea and rice a serious run for their money.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/07/09/There-s-a-new-kid-on-the-plant-based-protein-block-and-it-s-going-to-be-disruptive-predicts-Nutriati?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Which country came out on top in this year’s World Steak Challenge?

Despite JN Meat International winning the headlines at this yearâs World Steak Challenge event, it was beef producers from Ireland who scooped the greatest number of medals on the chart.

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FAO's global food snapshot: Record sugar production, trade spat instability & higher food bills

World sugar production is set to reach its highest ever level, even exceeding global demand, while trade disputes are causing uncertainty and price plunges, according to a report published by the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/07/10/FAO-s-global-food-snapshot-Record-sugar-production-trade-spat-instability-higher-food-bills?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

So long, spirulina? Knotted kelp adds nutrients, reduces salt & removes artificial flavours

UK firm Seaweed & Co's wild harvested knotted kelp (Ascophyllum) beats spirulina for iodine, potassium, calcium and magnesium, and can reduce salt in packaged foods or replace artificial smoke flavours, it says.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/07/10/So-long-spirulina-Knotted-kelp-adds-nutrients-reduces-salt-removes-artificial-flavours?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

US beef exports shatter records in May

US exports of beef broke all value records during May, thanks to increased interest from Asia, with volumes also increasing.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/07/10/Asian-demand-boosts-US-beef-exports?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

EU beef, sheep and goat meat exports see rapid fall

The outlook for European Union (EU) beef, sheep and goat meat exports looks bleak, with sales tumbling, according to an EU agricultural markets 2018 and 2019 forecast, released by the European Commission.

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AHDB launches Brexit review calculator for farmers

The UKâs Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has rolled out an online calculator, designed for farmers to review how businesses are performing and how they may be impacted by Brexit.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/07/10/AHDB-rolls-out-Brexit-calculator?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Complex and unclear’ safety system contributed to fipronil scandal, Dutch probe finds

A damning report into the fipronil safety scare that embroiled the Dutch egg sector concludes the government and egg producers failed to make food safety enough of a priority.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/07/09/Complex-and-unclear-safety-system-contributed-to-fipronil-scandal-Dutch-probe-finds?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Umami flavour boost before a meal may lead to healthier eating

An umami-rich broth eaten at the start of a meal may leading to healthier food choices and more controlled food choices by activating certain brain pathways, according to a study.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/07/09/Umami-flavour-boost-before-a-meal-may-lead-to-healthier-eating?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

ColorKitchen extends the shelf life and vibrancy of natural colors

Thousands of anecdotal reports collected by the Center For Science in the Public Interest and others correlating artificial dyes, such as Red 40, with behavior problems have prompted some parents to seek naturally colored products â many of which fall short in terms of vibrancy or have off flavor notes.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/07/09/ColorKitchen-extends-the-shelf-life-and-vibrancy-of-natural-colors?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

DuPont gives breakfast cereal manufacturers a boost with powdered antioxidant

DuPont Nutrition and Health has created a new antioxidant from naturally sourced tocopherols for use in breakfast cereal and granola products.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2018/07/09/DuPont-launches-powdered-antioxidant-for-breakfast-cereals?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Campden BRI bridging the knowledge gap on food borne viruses

Campden BRI is establishing a club project spotlighting virus control measures for the food industry.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/07/09/Campden-BRI-bridging-the-knowledge-gap-on-food-borne-viruses?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

New product trend tracker: Seaweed-infused oils, granola for kids and cocktail sweets for adults

From algae-infused cooking oils to baobab herbal teas; cocktail-flavoured sweets and low-sugar yoghurts with no sweeteners, we take a look at some new product launches that stand out from the crowd.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/07/09/New-product-trend-tracker-Seaweed-infused-oils-granola-for-kids-and-cocktail-sweets-for-adults?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Latest China tariffs on US to have ‘serious economic’ consequences

The USAâs National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) has revealed that the countryâs agricultural industry is set receive a further knockback after China announced further retaliatory tariffs on US goods.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/07/09/US-meat-industry-faces-further-China-tariffs?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Kekava develops antibiotic-free poultry exports from Latvia

Latvian poultry producer Kekava has started exporting poultry products to Swedish retail chains, the company revealed in a statement.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/07/09/Kekava-exports-poultry-to-Swedish-retailers?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

JN Meat International expects export growth following World Steak title

JN Meat International has revealed to GlobalMeatNews that it expects export rates across Finland to rise significantly following its World Steak Challenge success.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/07/09/JN-Meat-International-expects-export-rise-in-Finland?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

World Steak Challenge: the Gold, Silver and Bronze awards revealed

It has been just under a week since the international meat industry came together to celebrate some of the best steaks from across the globe.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/07/09/World-Steak-Challenge-Gold-Silver-and-Bronze-awards?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Meat Promotion Wales to expand Asian market in Brexit preparations

Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) is targeting the Asian foodservice sector to export more of its Welsh lamb and beef as it makes preparations for Brexit.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/07/06/Meat-Promotion-Wales-to-target-Asian-foodservice-sector?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Salmonella, pesticide residue and metal recalls

Greenyard Foods was forced to recall frozen vegetable items distributed across a number of European markets due to listeria, while Denmark, Norway and Germany all saw products removed from shelf.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/07/06/Salmonella-pesticide-residue-and-metal-recalls?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Orkla expands in Denmark with bakery filling acquisition

Orkla Food Ingredients has inked a "strategically important" deal to acquire Danish fruit filling, syrup and marmalade supplier Igos.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/07/06/Orkla-expands-in-Denmark-with-bakery-filling-acquisition?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Bosch packaging sale ‘may be dampened by current hysteria about plastic’ says M&A expert

Bosch has announced it will sell its packaging machinery business (PA), more specifically the pharmaceuticals and food units of its Packaging Technology division to focus on its core business.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2018/07/06/Bosch-packaging-sale-may-be-dampened-by-current-hysteria-about-plastic-says-M-A-expert?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Italian ministry move to simplify botanical production for supplement use

The Italian Ministry of Agricultural, Food and Forestry Policies (MIPAAF) has approved legislation that simplifies the cultivation, harvesting and processing of botanical plants potentially used for food supplements.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2018/07/06/Italian-ministry-move-to-simplify-botanical-production-for-supplement-use?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS