Drought in Europe: Food production hit by adverse weather as EC details support measures

The European Commission has announced further measures to support European food producers who have seen production hit by drought conditions in the region.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/08/31/Drought-in-Europe-Food-production-hit-by-adverse-weather-as-EC-details-support-measures?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Coca-Cola to acquire Costa Coffee for $5.1bn

Coca-Cola will acquire UK coffee brand Costa Coffee, giving the soft drinks giant a âstrong coffee platformâ as it seeks to grow its presence in the market.

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Tastes like chicken: Bell launches four natural flavours

Bell Flavors & Fragrances has launched a range of natural chicken flavours, tapping into a growing global market for a meat that has "few cultural restrictions", it says.

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ClientEarth pushes for EU draft law change: Intellectual property is no excuse for secrecy over chemicals in food

The Commission's general food law proposal must be significantly amended to prevent companies withholding safety information on chemicals in food in the name of protecting trade secrets, ClientEarth lawyers say.

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Lab meat can “radically” transform the world economy

Meat should be grown in labs to help tackle climate change and the growing antibiotic resistance crisis, new research from UK think tank the Adam Smith Institute has claimed.

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'Transforming food systems together': Unilever eyes increased impact of R&D through collaboration

Unilever will open a new innovation centre at Wageningen University & Research in the Netherlands to support collaboration throughout the food chain and âincrease the impactâ of its research and development expertise.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/08/31/Unilever-eyes-increased-impact-of-R-D-through-collaboration?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

China animal protein growth predicted to slow

Chinaâs average animal protein consumption growth is predicted to âmarkedlyâ slowdown due to changes in consumer behaviour, according to Rabobank.

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Netto to stock antibiotic free pork in Danish stores

Retailer Netto is to introduce antibiotic-free pork to its Danish stores.

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Canada resists US pressure to weaken poultry supply management system

Canadaâs Government has been talking tough about protecting the countryâs supply management system, as negotiators conduct what might be the final round of talks to renew the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), with the United States and Mexico.

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Master Good set to expand Kisvárda plant

Hungarian poultry processor Master Good is to embark on a HUF15 billion (bn) expansion plan for its KisvÃrda plant, aided by a Government grant of HUF3.4bn.

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‘Revolutionising global horticulture’: Intelligent Growth Solutions on the nascent vertical farming market

Scottish food tech group Intelligent Growth Solutions (IGS) has opened its first demo indoor vertical farm in a bid to meet rapidly expanding demand for vertical farming solutions.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/08/30/IGS-on-the-nascent-vertical-farming-market?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Suppliers are starting to respond to demand’: How lean thinking can cut food waste and boost efficiency

The application of âlean thinkingâ manufacturing and management strategies can help reduce waste and build more efficient supply chains, according to new research.

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Food can activate healthy, energy-burning brown fat

Eating a carbohydrate-rich meal may activate healthy brown fat that burns energy, suggesting future possibilities to preventing obestiy, researchers say.

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Nothing fishy here: Salmon skin crisps are protein-packed alternative to potato chips

High in protein and omega-3 fats, start-up SeaChips uses dried salmon skins, which usually go to waste, to create a healthy and sustainable alternative to potato crisps.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/08/30/Nothing-fishy-here-Salmon-skin-crisps-are-protein-packed-alternative-to-potato-chips?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

UK sets out plans to ban sales of energy drinks to children

The UK government is proposing a ban on the sale of energy drinks to children: following on from moves made by major supermarkets to ban sales to U16s in their stores.

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Lucozade Sport trials edible seaweed packaging at sporting events

UK sports drink Lucozade Sport is to trial plastic-free sports drinks and gels: turning to edible seaweed packaging Ooho.

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New research says health guidelines for limiting dairy intake ‘should be relaxed’

The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) says the widespread belief that consuming excess dairy, especially cheese and yogurt, leads to health problems has no consistent evidence to support it.

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DuPont Nutrition & Health to expand clean-label team

DuPont Nutrition & Health is to grow its research and development team by creating a âclean-label hubâ at its Brabrand facility in Denmark.

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Scandi Standard acquires majority stake in Rokkedahl Foods

European poultry manufacturer Scandi Standard has entered into an agreement to purchase 51% of shares in organic chicken producer Rokkedahl Foods through its Danish subsidiary Danpo for an undisclosed sum.

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Lamb sees global price spike, says MLA

Australian lamb prices have spiked through the 700Â and 800Â/kg cwt mark in a matter of two months, due to growing demand for the meat, according to Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA).

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Allanblackia seed oil: Another oil in the dairy alternative and margarine toolbox?

Allanblackia seed oil can now be used in greater quantities in margarines, spreads and dairy alternatives as the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has okayed a novel food application submitted by Unilever.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/08/29/Allanblackia-seed-oil-Another-oil-in-the-dairy-alternative-and-margarine-toolbox?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘We will access a larger market’: Kerry, Univar ink distribution deal to drive flavours growth

Kerry Ingredients and Flavours, part of Kerry Group, strikes a distribution deal with Univar that it says will increase the market reach of its flavours business.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/08/29/Kerry-Univar-ink-distribution-deal-to-drive-flavours-growth?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Traditional path to purchase is completely disrupted’: How tech is revolutionising food consumption

Consumers are feeling more pressured than ever before and new technologies are emerging to answer this pain, disrupting what people eat and how they shop.

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Kuapa Kokoo gives mobile phones to farmers to detect cocoa disease

Ghanaâs Fairtrade organization strikes deal with countryâs telecom operator to help farmers get immediate help with their crops.

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Commission mulls cut in maximum levels for nitrites and nitrates in meat

The European Commission is considering lowering the maximum authorised levels for nitrites and nitrates in processed meat for health reasons, it has revealed.

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British Veterinary Association calls for end to non-stun slaughter

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is calling on the Government to urgently clarify whether the lamb exported under the new trade deal with Saudi Arabia will be stunned before slaughter.

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Tyson Foods agrees deal over supply chain traceability

Meat giant Tyson Foods has signed a deal with food safety company FoodLogiQ to manage its supply chain.

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Charoen Pokphand Foods to expand overseas business

Food conglomerate Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF) has revealed plans to generate more business growth from overseas operations, focusing on increasing capacity in Thailand and foreign bases to serve the export market.

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Swine fever warning in Asia

The United Nationâs Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has warned that the rapid onset of African Swine Fever (ASF) in China could spread to other Asian countries.

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From health benefits to improved shelf-life: c-LEcta eyes innovation in enzymes

German biotech company c-LEcta has completed a financing round the proceeds from which, the company reveals, will be used to develop new products for the food industry and to support international expansion.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/08/28/From-health-benefits-to-improved-shelf-life-c-LEcta-eyes-innovation-in-enzymes?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Bunge Loders Croklaan cuts cancer contaminants from palm oil portfolio

Bunge Loders Croklaan can supply all its palm oil-based products with low levels of the carcinogenic contaminant 3-MCPD esters ahead of expected EU legal limits, it says.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/08/28/Bunge-Loders-Croklaan-cuts-cancer-contaminants-from-palm-oil-portfolio?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Dutch dairies’ solar panels can provide 12% of country’s energy

Dutch dairy cooperative FrieslandCampina said the number of dairy farmers that will receive solar panels in the coming period through its solar program has more than doubled compared to last year.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2018/08/28/Dutch-dairies-solar-panels-can-provide-12-of-country-s-energy?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Chocolate companies drive growth for global hazelnut market

The global hazelnut market is expected to reach $9.45bn in sales by 2026 with the chocolate category being a major driver behind its growth, according to Persistence Market Research (PMR).

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Lawsuit filed in US over labelling of meat-free and clean meat products

A lawsuit has been filed in the US against the state of Missouri over the labelling of non-meat and clean meat products.

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Aldi partners with Tulip for Scottish pork products

UK meat supplier Tulip has partnered with discounter Aldi in a two-year deal to satisfy the increasing demand for fresh Scottish pork products.

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Indiana Packers Corporation to buy Specialty Foods Group

Indiana Packers Corporation (IPC), the US pork producer has agreed to buy Specialty Foods Group (SFG), the Kentucky-based meat processor.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/08/28/Premium-pork-producer-bought?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Polish meat business develops pig breeding programme

Poland-based meat business Gobarto has reported higher sales revenues for the first half of 2018 at about PLN1.057 billion (â247.4m), an increase of 24.7% compared with the same period a year earlier.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/08/28/Polish-meat-business-reports-sales-growth?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Nestlé gains ‘unparalleled position’ in coffee business with Starbucks alliance

Nestlà has gained the perpetual rights to market Starbucks packaged goods and foodservice products worldwide, outside of Starbucks coffee shops.

Read more about it via https://www.beveragedaily.com/Article/2018/08/28/Nestle-gains-unparalleled-position-in-coffee-business-with-Starbucks-alliance?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Fresh avocados add health halo to indulgent chocolate dessert, says Onist

Using fresh avocados and banishing empty calories from sugar helped UK start-up Onist, founded by registered nutritionist-turned-food entrepreneur, create its healthy indulgent dessert.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/08/27/Fresh-avocados-add-health-halo-to-indulgent-chocolate-dessert-says-Onist?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

The 42 Degrees Company launches self-heating coffee cans

The 42 Degrees Company, which acquired the patent for self-heating coffee cans last year, has redeveloped the ingredients and packaging of the product launching it to suppliers and convenience stores soon.

Read more about it via https://www.beveragedaily.com/Article/2018/08/27/The-42-Degrees-Company-launches-self-heating-coffee-cans?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Food safety first for baobab supplier EcoProducts

South African company EcoProducts has become the first African baobab supplier to achieve the highest level of food safety certification, FSSC 22000 Version 4.1.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/08/27/Food-safety-first-for-baobab-supplier-EcoProducts?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Will Smith helps launch Just Water in the UK

US carton water brand Just Water, which was founded in 2015 by the son of Hollywood star Will Smith, has launched in the UK this month.

Read more about it via https://www.beveragedaily.com/Article/2018/08/27/Will-Smith-launches-Just-Water-in-the-UK?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Keto may be the next ‘fad’ diet but is it healthy?

The keto diet has been tipped as the next big fad by analysts â but evidence over its longer-term health implications is less clear cut.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/08/21/Keto-may-be-the-next-fad-diet-but-is-it-healthy?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘We are working towards behaviour change’: How LeanPath is using data to fight food waste

Combatting food waste has taken centre stage as the food sector works to build a sustainable future. We spoke to food waste start-up LeanPath about how its tech is raising awareness and changing attitudes to food waste.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/08/24/We-are-working-towards-behaviour-change-How-LeanPath-is-using-data-to-fight-food-waste?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

From ‘happy gut to Asian sweets’: Health drives top five food trends

While evolving attitudes to community and the environment are shaping food industry trends, a new impetus around healthy eating is responsible for the most fundamental shift in consumer attitudes this year, according to fresh insights from data analytics company Quantzig.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/08/24/From-happy-gut-to-Asian-sweets-Health-drives-top-five-food-trends?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

New product trend tracker: Konjac noodles, vegan organic stews and Good Bacteria drinks

From FODMAP-friendly konjac noodles and pasta, to convenient and premium organic vegan stews and drinks that promote gut health, FoodNavigator takes a look at some of the latest on-trend products being rolled out across Europe.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/08/24/New-product-trend-tracker-Konjac-noodles-vegan-organic-stews-and-Good-Bacteria-drinks?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

UK scores major China dairy deal

The UK dairy sector will receive an export boost estimated at around Â240m ($308m) as China has agreed to import UK dairy products made with milk from third-party countries.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2018/08/24/UK-scores-major-China-dairy-deal?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Mondelēz on track to achieve 2020 sustainability and healthy snacking goals

Mondelēz has said it is on target to achieve its 2020 goals in healthy snacking and sustainability.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2018/08/24/Mondelez-on-track-to-achieve-sustainability-and-healthy-snacking-goals?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

US government lobbied over cell-based jurisdiction

Cell-based meat outfit Memphis Meats and the US trade body North American Meat Institute (NAMI) have joined forces to lobby the government on the jurisdiction of cell-based meat products.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/08/23/Ideas-for-cell-based-meat-jurisdiction-put-forward?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Scandi Standard closes plant in restructure plan

Poultry firm Scandi Standard has embarked on a restructure of its specialty birds division.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/08/23/Scandi-Standard-to-close-plant?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

MHP reports solid second quarter results

Ukrainian meat producer MHP's has reported a stable second quarter with poultry volumes up year-on-year.

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New president and CEO of the North American Meat Institute unveiled

The North American Meat Institute (NAMI) has named Julie Anna Potts its next president and CEO.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/08/23/Meat-body-names-new-president?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Reduced availability and higher prices’: Food sector slams no-deal Brexit preparation

UK food makers have slammed technical papers released by the Government outlining what they may face in the event of a âno-dealâ Brexit.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/08/23/Reduced-availability-and-higher-prices-Food-sector-slams-no-deal-Brexit-preparation?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Changing aging conditions of cream affects butter hardness: study

Researchers at the Department of Nutrition, Dietetics, and Food Sciences, at Utah State University have been studying the effect of cream aging temperature and agitation on butter properties.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2018/08/23/Changing-aging-conditions-of-cream-affects-butter-hardness-study?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Probiotics are waking up old categories across grocery aisles

Consumers may not always be on the lookout for food products fortified with probiotics (outside of a yogurt purchase), but that hasnât stopped manufacturers from developing new items that contain these living and active culture strains including oatmeal, granola, pancake mix, and trail mix.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/08/22/Probiotics-are-waking-up-old-categories-across-grocery-aisles?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Orthodox Union: Cell cultured meat could dramatically lower the cost of kosher meat in future

Clean meat - meat cultured from animal cells grown outside the animal without the need for slaughter â could have a profound impact on the kosher food community and âdramatically lower the cost of kosher meat" in future, says kosher certification agency the Orthodox Union.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/08/22/Orthodox-Union-Cell-cultured-meat-could-dramatically-lower-the-cost-of-kosher-meat-in-future?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Facilitating the choice of healthy eating’: Belgium launches NutriScore labelling

Belgium has followed in France's footsteps with the announcement that it is introducing the NutriScore labelling scheme in a bid to promote healthy eating in the country.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/08/23/Facilitating-the-choice-of-healthy-eating-Belgium-launches-NutriScore-labelling?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Specialty pork processor to expand facility

US-based pork processor Sioux-Preme Packing has had plans to expand its pork harvest operation in Sioux County approved by the Iowa Economic Development Board.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/08/22/Pork-processor-to-invest-29m?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

UK explores Mexican pork opportunities

The UK is to examine the Mexican pork market for export opportunities.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/08/22/AHDB-examines-Mexican-pork-market?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Tulip invests £1m in new processing line

UK processor Tulip has invested over Â1m in a new mincing line at its factory in Tipton, West Midlands in an effort to improve efficiencies and increase output at the site.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/08/22/Tulip-1m-investment-pays-off?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Romanian investors purchase insolvent turkey meat producer for €20m

Romanian business Bravcod has purchased the assets of Galli Gallo, Romaniaâs largest turkey meat producer which has filed for bankruptcy, in a deal worth â20m. A reorganisation plan approved by companyâs creditors will allow Galli Gallo to maintain the presence of its meat brand, Peneş, on the Romanian meat market.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/08/22/Bravcod-purchases-assets-of-Galli-Gallo?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Small brands ‘pushing the boundaries of manufacturing’

Chris Green is co-founder of Young Foodies, a community of the UKâs FMCG challenger brands. Young Foodies was launched just 12 months ago and already has 250 food and drink businesses on board. In this guest article, Green shares his thoughts on what it is that challenger brands are doing differently - and how it is enabling them to grow market share.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/08/22/Small-brands-pushing-the-boundaries-of-manufacturing?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Sugar reduction through Hydrosol’s new texturing systems

Sugar reduction in foods is a topic of great interest around the world, leading to a growing number of sugar-reduced or sugar-free products.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2018/08/22/Sugar-reduction-through-Hydrosol-s-new-texturing-systems?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Kellogg and Reckitt Benckiser join race for GSK nutrition unit

Reckitt Benckiser and Kellogg are said to have joined the race to purchase GSK consumer nutrition business â with NestlÃ, Unilever, Mondelēz and Coca-Cola already reportedly interested in the business.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2018/08/22/Kellogg-and-Reckitt-Benckiser-join-race-for-GSK-nutrition-unit?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Most outbreaks remain undetected’: How the EU is strengthening listeriosis surveillance

New data suggests that the current European surveillance system is failing to detect listeriosis outbreaks quickly and accurately, prompting food safety authorities to re-think their approach to tackling the food borne illness.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/08/22/Most-outbreaks-remain-undetected-How-the-EU-is-strengthening-listeriosis-surveillance?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Could robots solve worker shortages in UK agri-food?

The UK food and farming sector is facing a shortage of workers that will likely be exasperated by Brexit. Could automation be part of a longer-term solution?

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/08/22/Could-robots-solve-worker-shortages-in-UK-agri-food?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Luxembourg tops EU meat prices

Luxembourg has been revealed as having the highest meat prices in the EU.

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New Zealand sheep and beef levies set to rise

New Zealand farmers face higher levies following a Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) consultation.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/08/22/Sheep-and-beef-levies-to-rise-in-New-Zealand?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Hong Kong reports human case of AI in China

Hong Kongâs Centre for Health Protection has revealed that a 42-year-old man from Guangxi, China has been infected with H5N6 avian influenza (AI) after handling poultry.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/08/22/Hong-Kong-man-diagnosed-with-avian-influenza?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Vion set to resume operations at Leeuwarden abattoir

Netherlands-based Vion Food Group will re-open its abattoir in Leeuwarden from 10 September following its suspension at the end of May.

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UK pushes for export growth in new Brexit strategy

The UK has unveiled ambitious plans for overseas food sales as it works to become an âexporting superpowerâ in the wake of Brexit.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/08/21/UK-pushes-for-export-growth-in-new-Brexit-strategy?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Keyto may be the next ‘fad’ diet but is it healthy?

The keyto diet has been tipped as the next big fad by analysts â but evidence over its longer-term health implications is less clear cut.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/08/21/Keyto-may-be-the-next-fad-diet-but-is-it-healthy?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

CPG brands face increasing competition for market share from restaurants, meal kits, Acosta notes

A whopping 85% of consumers donât know what they will have for dinner until mere hours before the meal â meaning what ends up on their plates increasingly doesnât come from the fridge, but rather from a restaurant, meal kit or the grocery deli and chilled section, according to a new survey from the full service marketing firm Acosta and Technomic.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/08/21/CPG-brands-face-increasing-competition-for-market-share-from-restaurants-meal-kits-Acosta-notes?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

The Raw Chocolate Co taken over by 'friendly' rival after falling into financial difficulty

Artisan chocolatier calls in administrator who secured a deal with VC company behind Conscious Chocolate to save at least 12 jobs.

Read more about it via https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2018/08/20/The-Raw-Chocolate-Co-taken-over-by-friendly-rival-after-falling-into-financial-difficulty?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Wellard ‘heading in right direction’ towards profitability

Australian-based animal exporter Wellard Limited has revealed that its âcost outâ program and vessel utilisation have significantly improved its financial performance after releasing its full-year results.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/08/21/Wellard-heading-towards-profitability?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Study shows techniques for reducing sugar content in dairy products show promise

Progress is being made in producing reduced-sugar dairy products that are more acceptable to consumers, researchers from the Southeast Dairy Foods Research Center, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, say in a report in the Journal of Dairy Science.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2018/08/21/Study-shows-techniques-for-reducing-sugar-content-in-dairy-products-show-promise?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

What the experts say about the international meat industry’s challenges?

Experts across the international meat industry have exclusively given their views to GlobalMeatNews about the current state of sector.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/08/21/Experts-share-views-on-meat-industry-s-challenges?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NCC thanks USDA for $60m chicken purchase program

The National Chicken Council (NCC) has hailed the US Department of Agricultureâs (USDAâs) decision to purchase up to US$60 million in chicken products for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/08/21/NCC-hails-USDA-s-chicken-program?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Sugar replaces price as consumers’ top food worry

The amount of sugar contained in food has risen up the consumer agenda and replaced price as consumersâ biggest food concern, research from the UKâs Food Standards Agency (FSA) reveals.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/News/Market-Trends/Sugar-replaces-price-as-consumers-top-food-worry?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Tyson Foods to acquire Keystone Foods for $2.16bn

US meat processor Tyson Foods has acquired Keystone Foods from Marfrig Global Foods for $2.16bn.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/08/20/Tyson-Foods-acquires-Keystone-Foods-from-Marfrig?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘An inspired match’: PepsiCo accelerates in better-for-you with SodaStream acquisition

PepsiCo has entered into an agreement to acquire Israeli-based SodaStream in a deal that, the US-based snack and beverage giant said, was another step in its âperformance with purposeâ strategy.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/08/20/PepsiCo-moves-beyond-the-bottle-with-SodaStream-M-A?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Low and high carbohydrate diets cut life expectancy, study finds

People who follow an extreme low carb diet that replaces carbohydrates with animal protein and fat could shorten their life expectancy by four years, new research in published in The Lancet suggests.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/News/Science/Low-and-high-carbohydrate-diets-cut-life-expectancy-study-finds?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Major breakthrough: Scientists finalize billion-piece jigsaw puzzle by cracking modern bread wheat code

Scientists have finally cracked the DNA sequence code of wheat, which will undoubtedly revolutionize how the world's most important crop can continue to feed a growing global population and, more importantly, alleviate the suffering of those with celiac disease and allergies.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2018/08/20/Major-breakthrough-Scientists-finalize-billion-piece-jigsaw-puzzle-by-cracking-modern-bread-wheat-code?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Alleged contamination of breakfast cereals and bars: Senator accuses FDA of withholding information

Following allegations last week that millions of American children are being exposed to a suspected carcinogen through a raft of popular oat-based foods, New York Senator Chuck Schumer has now accused the FDA of withholding information on a weed killer produced by Monsanto.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2018/08/20/Alleged-contamination-of-breakfast-cereals-and-bars-Senator-accuses-FDA-of-withholding-information?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Indonesia anger over US move to punish exporters

Indonesia has criticised US plans to punish its exporters over Washington claims that the south-east Asian country has failed to fully lift contested restrictions on meat and meat products, saying the country is breaching international commerce rules from the World Trade Organization (WTO).

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/08/20/Indonesia-criticises-US-over-exporter-plans?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

WH Group confirms ASF outbreak led to plant closure

Chinese pork producer WH Group has confirmed an outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) at its Zhengzhou facility.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/08/20/WH-Group-closes-plant-over-ASF-outbreak?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

US farmers call for food origin label shake-up

The US National Farmers Union (NFU) has lent its support to a campaign calling for origin labels to be changed as they are currently hindering beef producers.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/08/20/Origin-labelling-revision-called-for-by-US-farmers?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

US farmers call for food origin label shake-up

The US National Farmers Union (NFU) has lent its support to a campaign calling for origin labels to be changed as they are currently hindering beef producers.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Headlines/Safety-Legislation/Origin-labelling-revision-called-for-by-US-farmers?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Northern Irish beef hits the Philippines

The first shipment of beef from Northern Ireland has arrived in the Philippines and is now on sale.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/08/20/Philippines-welcomes-Northern-Irish-beef?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Flexitarianism is no fad, meat and dairy sector warned

Social media sites like Instagram have fueled interest in veganism, according to a new report, but plant-based eating is not just a passing trend.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/08/17/Flexitarianism-is-no-fad-meat-and-dairy-sector-warned?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

DSM, Salutivia deal looks beyond Brexit to address emerging nutritional trends

DSM has appointed Salutivia as UK distributor for its range of vitamins, carotenoids, and essential fatty acids in a deal that plays to Salutiviaâs strengths in the supplement and food ingredient markets.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2018/08/17/DSM-Salutivia-deal-looks-beyond-Brexit-to-address-emerging-nutritional-trends?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Carrefour collaborate to create a ‘Chair in Food and Nutrition’

French retail giants Carrefour is to collaborate with Spainâs CEU San Pablo University to create a âCarrefour Chair of Food and Nutritionâ that will look at the impact of dietary trends and establish a healthy diet model.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2018/08/16/Carrefour-collaborate-to-create-a-Chair-in-Food-and-Nutrition?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘This solves a real headache’: Ulrick & Short addresses ‘troublesome’ processes with cold swelling starch

UK ingredients maker Ulrick & Short is extending its line of clean label starches with the addition of a cold swelling starch that the company says will offer a stability and thickening solution for manufacturers using âgentle factory processesâ.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/08/17/Ulrick-Short-addresses-troublesome-processes-with-cold-swelling-starch?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

New product trend tracker: Premium craft mixers, plant-protein snack bars, lower sugar treats

From premium mixers in flavours like violet blossom tonic and barrel smoked cola, to high protein snack bars powered by plant proteins, to vegan lower sugar brownie bites, here are some of the product launches that caught our eye this week.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/08/17/New-product-trend-tracker-Premium-craft-mixers-plant-protein-snack-bars-lower-sugar-treats?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Hormel Foods to offload pork facility

US food producer Hormel Foods Corporation has agreed to sell its Freemont, Nebraska pork processing facility to Wholestone Farms.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/08/17/Hormel-to-sell-its-Freemont-facility?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

No-deal Brexit could ramp up UK supermarket meat sales

The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) has warned that a no-deal Brexit outcome could see supermarket beef and chicken prices increase significantly.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/08/17/Post-Brexit-price-rise-warning?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Danish Crown unveils new cost-cutting measures

Danish Crown has announced a series of initiatives to cut costs, including moving some departments to Poland.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/08/17/Danish-Crown-outlines-savings-strategy?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

UK poultry industry sees jobs surge

Two major UK poultry processors have created 480 jobs between as they invest to meet growing demand.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/08/17/Poultry-producers-on-recruitment-drive?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Coveris to increase capacity by 20%

Packaging provider Coveris has unveiled a Â1m investment plan at its linerless labels facility in Spalding, England, which will see it increase capacity by over 20% in order to meet growing demand for the sustainable pack format.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Headlines/Coveris-to-increase-capacity-by-20?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Labelling change would put animal welfare at the heart of purchase, campaigners urge

UK animal rights campaigners are calling on the government to introduce a compulsory labelling system for meat and dairy products that would show how animals were farmed and reared.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/News/Market-Trends/Labelling-change-would-put-animal-welfare-at-the-heart-of-purchase-campaigners-urge?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘The weak link is enforcement’: Study finds inflated health statements ‘rarely clamped down on’

Nutrition and health claims regulation is not adequately enforced, a new UK study concludes.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/08/16/Study-finds-inflated-health-statements-rarely-clamped-down-on?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘It’s going to require openness and courage’: Nestlé, Unilever, Arla, Salling join Danish push to halve food waste

Seventeen leading Danish food makers, retailers and NGOs have united in a âground breakingâ partnership that aims to have food waste by 2030 through open collaboration.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/08/16/Danish-push-to-halve-food-waste?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

New Arla Foods Ingredients protein slashes cream cheese-making process to 30 minutes

Arla Foods Ingredients will launch one of the worldâs fastest cream cheese manufacturing processes at next weekâs Food Ingredients South America, in SÃo Paulo, Brazil, August 21-23.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2018/08/16/New-Arla-Foods-Ingredients-protein-slashes-cream-cheese-making-process-to-30-minutes?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Sustainable beef pilot doubles volumes

Cargillâs Canadian beef sustainability pilot scheme has doubled its output in the past six months.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/08/16/Cargill-s-pilot-scheme-boosts-beef-output?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

USDA creates web platform for farmers impacted by natural disasters

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has created a website designed to help farmers impacted by natural disasters.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/08/16/USDA-creates-natural-disaster-website-for-farmers?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Trade tensions impact sales at WH Group’s US division

Chinaâs âtrade warâ with key international markets has affected WH Groupâs US division in its annual results for the six months ended 30 June 2018.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/08/16/Trade-war-impacts-WH-Group-s-US-division?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Keeping goods good: Managing risks from unethical work practices

Customers can be quick to condemn a brand when it is associated with unethical labour, health and safety, environmental or business practices. Organisations have to guard their corporate social responsibility aspirations vigilantly, turning their gaze beyond their own businesses to look back up their supply chains. Here, Andy Green, Certification Sales Manager at Exova BM TRADA - which provides a third-party facilitated SMETA audit service - explains how increasing numbers are using SMETA, a standard social auditing protocol, to help them manage their risk.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/08/15/Keeping-goods-good-Managing-risks-from-unethical-work-practices?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Keeping goods good: Managing risks from unethical work practices

Customers can be quick to condemn a brand when it is associated with unethical labour, health and safety, environmental or business practices. Organisations have to guard their corporate social responsibility aspirations vigilantly, turning their gaze beyond their own businesses to look back up their supply chains. Here, Andy Green, Certification Sales Manager at Exova BM TRADA - which provides a third-party facilitated SMETA audit service - explains how increasing numbers are using SMETA, a standard social auditing protocol, to help them manage their risk.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/News/Market-Trends/Keeping-goods-good-Managing-risks-from-unethical-work-practices?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Coveris to increase capacity by 20%

Packaging provider Coveris has unveiled a Â1m investment plan at its linerless labels facility in Spalding, England, which will see it increase capacity by over 20% in order to meet growing demand for the sustainable pack format.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/08/15/Coveris-to-increase-capacity-by-20?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Retailer moves to recyclable meat packaging

Australian retailer Coles has become the first supermarket chain in the country to introduce recyclable packaging for its range of fresh meat and poultry products.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/08/15/Retailer-moves-to-recyclable-meat-packaging?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NGOs heap praise on food firms, but there’s criticism to come

Food companies are beginning to win over hyper-critical green NGOs thanks to their efforts to tackle climate change and improve animal welfare.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/08/15/NGOs-heap-praise-on-food-firms-but-there-s-criticism-to-come?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Innovation spotlight: High trust in organic spurs ethical NPD

With high levels of consumer trust in organic foods, the sector is viewed as something of a gold standard for ethical production. This excitement is spurring innovation.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/08/15/Innovation-spotlight-High-trust-in-organic-spurs-ethical-NPD?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Seafood consumers want ethical labels but sustainability trumped by price

A significant new study from the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) reveals mixed consumer attitudes to seafood sustainability, demonstrating demand for independent ethical labels but also a trend for price to motivate purchase.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/08/15/Seafood-consumers-want-ethical-labels-but-sustainability-trumped-by-price?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

JBS Q2 results: Truckers strike impacts Brazilian division sales

The Brazilian truckersâ strike in May has resulted in JBSâ business unit Seara generating a loss of R$112.9m in its Q2 results.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/08/15/Truckers-strike-impacts-JBS-sales?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Industry networking group offered support

UK-based networking group Meat Business Women has been offered support by businesses in the processing industry.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/08/15/Meat-Business-Women-offered-support?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Indian meat traders outraged by EID livestock export ban

Indian livestock exporters are up in arms after the Indian Government withdrew permission to export 25,000 goats and sheep from the western state of Gujarat just before the Islamic festival of Eid al-Adha.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/08/15/India-outraged-by-EID-livestock-export-ban?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Brazilian poultry refused entry by key international markets

Brazilian poultry has had another setback after 10 consignments of frozen chicken were rejected by border controls in the UK, the Netherlands and Germany.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/08/15/Brazilian-poultry-rejected-by-European-markets?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Could tapioca rival ‘pervasive dominance’ of corn and potato starch?

Global demand for products made with tapioca starch is set to rise, supported by increased interest in products that deliver health benefits and are free from gluten and other allergens.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/08/14/Could-tapioca-rival-pervasive-dominance-of-corn-and-potato-starch?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Projected 8.2% growth of mushroom market through 2024 attributed to interest in food as medicine

Thanks to rising consumer interest in functional ingredients and the idea of food as medicine, the global mushroom market is, well, mushrooming.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/08/14/Projected-8.2-growth-of-mushroom-market-through-2024-attributed-to-interest-in-food-as-medicine?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

DMK Group addressing consumer concerns with less sugar in Milram products

German dairy cooperative DMK Group said it is responding to changing consumer needs with updates to its Milram brand as more consumers are paying attention to a health-conscious diet and are increasingly turning to products with as little sugar as possible.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2018/08/14/DMK-Group-addressing-consumer-concerns-with-less-sugar-in-Milram-products?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

UK’s WTO quota plan a ‘trade distortion mechanism’

Beef and Lamb New Zealandâs (B+LNZ) and Meat Industry Associationâs (MIA) Brexit representative Jeff Grant has told GlobalMeatNews the UK and EUâs quota plan under the World Trade Organization (WTO) is a âtrade distortion mechanismâ.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Headlines/Industry-Markets/UK-quota-split-proposal-against-WTO-rules?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Valeo Foods set to buy Tangerine Confectionery brands in $127m deal

Irish company Valeo Foods to expand its global reach with acquisition of Tangerine, a year after buying Raisoâs Big Bear Confectionery brands.

Read more about it via https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2018/08/14/Valeo-Foods-to-buy-Tangerine-Confectionery-in-127m-deal?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘The rapid quality assurance needed’: PBD Biotech develops ‘first sensitive test’ for mycobacteria

UK agri-tech start up PBD Biotech has developed what it claims is the âfirst rapid test for live mycobacteriaâ, closing a seed funding round that will accelerate its go-to-market strategy.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/08/13/The-rapid-quality-assurance-needed-PBD-Biotech-develops-first-sensitive-test-for-mycobacteria?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

UK sugar tax has ‘minimal impact’ on consumer behaviour: Nielsen

The first four months of the UKâs sugar tax has failed to create any significant change in consumer behaviour; but it has encouraged widespread reformulation and the proliferation of lower sugar options, according to Nielsen.

Read more about it via https://www.beveragedaily.com/Article/2018/08/14/UK-sugar-tax-has-minimal-impact-on-consumer-behaviour-Nielsen?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

What a no-deal Brexit might mean for the meat industry?

Brexit has loomed over the UK meat industry, as well as EU countries, for a number of months, with meat processors and farmers being left in the dark about what the future might hold.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/08/14/Repercussions-of-Brexit-on-the-meat-industry?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Exports help CPF grow in second quarter

Thailand pork and poultry business Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL (CPF) has benefited from overseas market growth, which contributed to an 8% rise in the companyâs overall sales in the second quarter.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/08/14/CPF-sees-sales-8-growth-in-second-quarter?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Abattoir support offered from Canadian Government

Canadian-based Abattoir Zampini is to benefit from a CA$300,000 support package issued by the Government.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/08/14/Abattoir-receives-government-funding?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Food fraud: Spain seizes 45 tons of illegally treated tuna

Spanish authorities have seized 45 tons of âillegally treatedâ tuna fish as part of a crackdown on fraudulent food coordinated by Europol and Interpol.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/08/14/Food-fraud-Spain-seizes-45-tons-of-illegally-treated-tuna?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘The rapid quality assurance needed’: PBD Biotech develops ‘first sensitive test’ for mycrobacteria

UK agri-tech start up PBD Biotech has developed what it claims is the âfirst rapid test for live mycobacteriaâ, closing a seed funding round that will accelerate its go-to-market strategy.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/08/13/The-rapid-quality-assurance-needed-PBD-Biotech-develops-first-sensitive-test-for-mycrobacteria?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Borregaard’s ‘radical innovation’: A wood-based dietary fibre that can replace fat

Norwayâs Borregaard is a technology leader in biorefineries, producing biochemical and biomaterials that replace oil-based products. A recent innovation from the group is a wood-based dietary fibre that works as a fat-replacer.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/08/13/Borregaard-s-radical-innovation-A-wood-based-dietary-fibre-that-can-replace-fat?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Meat & Livestock Australia launches new consumer website

A new consumer website has been created to help the Australian public learn about the domestic production of beef, sheep and goat meat.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/08/13/New-Australian-meat-portal-launched?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Ferrero UK invests $8.61m in launching 2018 Christmas range: Thorntons, Kinder and Nutella

Ferrero UK has invested Â6.74m ($8.61m) in launching a new range of confections for Christmas 2018 after the company achieved consecutive seasonal growth over the last five years.

Read more about it via https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2018/08/13/Ferrero-UK-unveils-2018-Christmas-range-Thorntons-Kinder-and-Nutella?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Premier Protein finds 'sweet spot' outside of sports nutrition

One year on from its European launch, Premier Protein has secured a stronghold in Germany thanks to a continued rise in everyday protein appeal and will now focus on building brand equity, executives say.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2018/08/09/Premier-Protein-finds-sweet-spot-outside-of-sports-nutrition?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

New natural sweeteners found: Wild plants in Yunnan sweeter than sucrose by at least 25 times

Two types of plants in Yunnan, Myriopteron extensum and Derris eriocarpa have been found to contain highly sweet-tasting compounds that are at least 25 times sweeter than sucrose, according to researchers from the Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-asia.com/Article/2018/08/13/New-natural-sweeteners-found-Wild-plants-in-Yunnan-sweeter-than-sucrose-by-at-least-25-times?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

2 Sisters sets out 'Framework for Success'

UK meat processor 2 Sisters Food Group has outlined its vision for the future.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/08/13/2-Sisters-restructure-plan?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

IFA calls for suckler target payment

The Irish Farmersâ Association (IFA) has demanded the Irish agricultural board to back its proposal for a targeted payment of â200 per suckler cow to support the âbackboneâ of the beef sector.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/08/13/IFA-calls-for-target-payment-on-sucklers?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

BMPA backs CBI report to resolve labour shortages

The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) has welcomed the Confederation of British Industryâs (CBI) report for a new approach on immigration in the food and drink industry.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/08/13/BMPA-backs-CBI-immigration-report?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Poultry group PHW invests in fish-free seafood start-up Good Catch

German poultry giant PHW Group is investing in US-based vegan seafood start-up Good Catch in what it describes as a âstrategic partnershipâ to offer plant-based seafood alternatives to the international market.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/News/Business/Poultry-group-PHW-invests-in-fish-free-seafood-start-up-Good-Catch?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Don’t get carried away by cans of water

This week, Tesco became the first major supermarket to sell cans of water. There were gushing appraisals of the move to âforget plasticâ. On-the-go drinking options âjust got way more sustainableâ, noted the Huffington Post, citing the fact that aluminium could be recycled again and again and again.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/08/10/Don-t-get-carried-away-by-cans-of-water?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘It is important that we stay ahead of the trends’: Kerry CEO shares insight into food industry fashions

Global ingredients supplier and consumer foods business Kerry Group is leveraging its unique consumer insights to make sure its business is one step ahead of emerging trends in the F&B space. CEO Edmond Scanlon shares some insights.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/08/10/Localisation-clean-label-and-alternative-protein-Kerry-s-top-trend-picks?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘We expect to create new applications’: Denmark’s first coffee farm unlocking the nutritional value of coffee

Danish coffee group Peter Larsen Kaffe has established Northern Europeâs first coffee farm with the aim of developing new products that unlock the high nutritional value of coffee plants.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/08/10/We-expect-to-create-new-applications-Denmark-s-first-coffee-farm-unlocking-the-nutritional-value-of-coffee?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Tyson Foods to sell pizza crust business

Meat processor Tyson Foods has divested more of its bakery firms with the sale of its pizza crust business as part of its move towards a protein focus.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/08/10/Tyson-Foods-sells-pizza-crust-business?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Russia’s Miratorg suffers profit losses for beef project

Miratorgâs beef facility, located in the European region of Russia, has suffered a huge net loss in 2017, despite significant growth in production and revenue.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/08/10/Miratorg-suffers-net-loss-at-beef-facility?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Infected meat hits grocery shelves in Russia

Russian meat processors have been found to be distributing meat infected with African swine fever (ASF) and even in some cases with highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI).

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/08/10/ASF-hits-Russian-retailers?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Gove urged to resolve ‘alarming rate’ of abattoir closures

Livestock Wise and the National Sheep Association are among 34 organisations who have written to the UKâs Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to save smaller abattoirs from closing.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/08/10/DEFRA-urged-to-save-small-abattoir-closures?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘EU food chain most stringent in the world’: EFSA hails high pesticide residue compliance

The European Union has the âmost stringent and controlledâ food chain in the world, the blocâs health and food safety chief suggested after food safety regulators found more than 96% of food is within legal limits for pesticide residue.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/08/10/EU-food-chain-most-stringent-in-the-world-EFSA-hails-high-pesticide-residue-compliance?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Dark rye could ‘add longevity’ to the black food trend, Mintel predicts

With interest in black food â typically darkened using charcoal â reaching its peak, Mintel suggests turning to ingredients like black rye could deliver a boost in consumer interest.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/08/09/Dark-rye-could-add-longevity-to-the-black-food-trend-Mintel-predicts?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Digital natives? ‘Drink brands are behind the times’

Mainstream culture has seen huge changes with the rise of social media, the internet, ecommerce and smartphones. Innovation and disruption has turned many industries upside down when it comes to retail and marketing, but to date the drinks industry has largely been lagging. Why is this â and could it be on the verge of changing?

Read more about it via https://www.beveragedaily.com/Article/2018/08/09/Digital-natives-Drink-brands-are-behind-the-times?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Drinking tart cherry juice may improve gut health, says new study

Researchers looked at how bacteria found in the human gut interact with tart cherry concentrateâboth in a petri dish and in a human trial.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Article/2018/08/08/Tart-cherry-juice-linked-to-microbiome-change-improved-gut-health?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Nestlé & Unilever form new coalition committed to animal welfare standards

NestlÃ, Unilever, Ikea Food Services, and four other companies have joined together to form the Global Coalition for Animal Welfare (GCAW) to advance animal welfare standards throughout the global food supply chain.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-latam.com/Article/2018/08/09/Nestle-Unilever-form-new-coalition-committed-to-animal-welfare-standards?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

New product trend tracker – Salmon skin snacks, beauty-boosting teas and mochi ice cream

From crispy salmon skin snacks, to teas associated with beauty and skin benefits and mochi-wrapped ice cream, we take a look at some of the most interesting innovations to hit the shelves across Europe.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/08/09/New-product-trend-tracker-Salmon-skin-snacks-beauty-boosting-teas-and-mochi-ice-cream?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

US poultry sector reacts to Morocco access

The National Chicken Council and the USA Poultry and Egg Council have hailed the US Department of Agricultureâs (USDA) efforts to access new markets for the sector after securing an import deal with Morocco.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/08/09/US-poultry-industry-welcomes-Morocco-access?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Japanese growth to create 100 jobs at Danish Crown

A new production line, created to serve the Japanese market, is to result in up to 100 new roles at the Danish Crown abattoir in Blans near SÃnderborg.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/08/09/Danish-Crown-to-create-100-jobs?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Brazil expects Russia to lift embargo on swine meat

Brazilâs Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply (MAPA) has revealed that Russia could start re-importing Brazilian swine meat by the end of August following a long-term food embargo.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/08/09/Brazil-and-Russia-making-pork-progress?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

IFA urges Minister Creed to ‘step up to the mark’ in EID row

The Irish Farmersâ Association (IFA) has called on the Irish Agricultural Board to stop underestimating costs associated with the introduction of compulsory electronic identification (EID) tagging on sheep.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/08/09/EID-costs-mounting-Irish-farmers?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Men lose "significantly" more weight than women on low-cal diets, study finds

A new study has concluded that men and women experience different benefits from consuming a low calorie diet, with men likely to lose a âsignificantâ amount more weight.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/08/08/Men-lose-significantly-more-weight-than-women-on-low-cal-diets-study-finds?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘An important president’: Kellogg’s Coco Pops Granola found to breach rules on marketing to kids

The UKâs advertising watchdog has concluded that ads from cereal giant Kellogg promoting Coco Pops Granola broke rules governing marketing to kids â despite not falling under the governmentâs own definition of food that is high in fat, sugar and salt.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/08/08/Kellogg-s-found-to-breach-rules-on-marketing-to-kids?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Urban farming could reinvent supply chains

Urban farming has the potential to disrupt produce supply chains, bringing production to population centres. While the development of a large-scale urban farming industry is still in its infancy, new technologies and growing public backing mean that urban farms could help shape the future of food.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/08/08/Urban-farming-could-reinvent-supply-chains?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

IFT 2018: How are consumers thinking about 'clean' eating (and is it the same as healthy eating)?

While phrases such as âeating cleanâ are starting to appear more frequently in consumer marketing, Mintel research shows some consumers are confused by the term âcleanâ when used on pack, says Stephanie Mattucci, Mintelâs associate director for food science, who caught up with FoodNavigator-USA at the IFT show in Chicago last month.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2018/08/07/IFT-2018-How-are-consumers-thinking-about-clean-eating-and-is-it-the-same-as-healthy-eating?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

BRITA: #plasticfreechallenge - Can consumers last 48-hours without plastic?

With between five and 13 million tons of plastic ending up in our oceans each year, itâs time to take drastic action, says BRITA.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2018/08/07/plasticfreechallenge-Can-consumers-last-48-hours-without-plastic?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Taiwan opens doors to British pork

British farmers and food producers are set to benefit from a new market worth more than Â50 million, as Taiwan prepares to welcome British pork exports for the first time.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/08/08/UK-pork-approved-for-Taiwan?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

US poultry exports debut in Moroccan market

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has confirmed that US poultry will be available to the Moroccan market for the first time.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/08/08/US-poultry-available-to-Morocco?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Allen Harim opens new headquarters

US antibiotic-free poultry producer Allen Harim has opened new corporate headquarters in Delaware.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/08/08/Allen-Harim-opens-new-headquarters?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Lux Research: 'It's paramount that microbiome data is used for personalized nutrition'

A new market research report explores how the personalized nutrition space can elevate itself beyond âjust recommending dietsâ and become an integral part of preventive health care.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/News/Markets/Lux-Research-It-s-paramount-that-microbiome-data-is-used-for-personalized-nutrition?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Firmenich expands in natural protein solutions with Campus acquisition

Swiss ingredients supplier Firmenich has acquired Italyâs Campus in a deal that it said would extend its capabilities in natural protein solutions.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/08/07/Firmenich-expands-in-natural-protein-solutions-with-Campus-acquisition?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Concerning long-term decline’: UK farmers warn on food shortages post-Brexit

The UK would run out of food today (7 August) if the nation was unable to import any food products from the start of the year, the National Farmers Union warned as it called for the Government to back British food production.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/08/07/Concerning-long-term-decline-UK-farmers-warn-on-food-shortages-post-Brexit?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

China reports first case of ASF in pigs

As many as 8,000 pigs have reportedly been affected with African Swine Fever (ASF) in Chinaâs Liaoning region, according to the UK government.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/08/07/ASF-enters-China-for-the-first-time?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘A vision that transformed a company’: What could change at the top mean for PepsiCo?

FoodNavigatorâs new infographic series focuses in on some of the most interesting developments of the past seven days. This week, one story that caught our eye in particular is the news that PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi will be exiting the business after more than a decade at the helm. FoodNavigator looks back at Nooyi's legacy and asks what the future might hold.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2018/08/07/A-vision-that-transformed-a-company-What-could-change-at-the-top-mean-for-PepsiCo?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Hydrocolloids offer solutions for sugar reduction, ambient drinking yogurts, and more: CP Kelco

Sugar reduction and ambient drinking yogurt are two of the most interesting trends in Latin America at the moment, but both present technical challenges to food and beverage companies. Hydrocolloids are part of the solution, explains CP Kelcoâs regional sales director.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-latam.com/Article/2018/08/06/Hydrocolloids-offer-solutions-for-sugar-reduction-ambient-drinking-yogurts-and-more-CP-Kelco?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Lux Research: 'It's paramount that microbiome data is used for personalized nutrition'

A new market research report explores how the personalized nutrition space can elevate itself beyond âjust recommending dietsâ and become an integral part of preventive health care.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Article/2018/08/06/Lux-Research-It-s-paramount-that-microbiome-data-is-used-for-personalized-nutrition?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Dutch poultry group completes Polish acquisition

As part of its ongoing European expansion, Dutch poultry meat processor Plukon Food Group has completed its acquisition of a majority stake in Polish poultry meat business L&B Wyrębski.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/08/07/Plukon-acquires-L-B-Wyrebski?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Tyson Foods beats third-quarter estimates

US producer Tyson Foods has shaken off internal and analyst pessimism to deliver a third quarter of solid growth.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/08/07/Tyson-third-quarter-results?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

US beef exports soar as tariffs challenge pork market

The US Meat Export Federation (USMEF) has revealed strong demand for beef exports from the international market during June, while pork exports fell for a consecutive month.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/08/07/US-beef-exports-soar-while-pork-demand-falls?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Cobb-Vantress and Al-Watania Poultry Company sign distribution deal

US poultry research company Cobb-Vantress has signed a distribution deal with leading Middle East producer Al-Watania Poultry Company for Saudi Arabia and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2018/08/07/Cobb-Vantress-and-Al-Watania-sign-distribution-deal?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi to step down

Indra K. Nooyi is to end her tenure as PepsiCo CEO after more than a decade in the role, with Ramon Laguarta elected to succeed her.

Read more about it via https://www.beveragedaily.com/Article/2018/08/06/Indra-Nooyi-to-step-down-as-PepsiCo-CEO?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Hygiena expands into gluten intolerant food safety testing

Hygiena has acquired Biomedalâs Food Safety division, which specializes in gluten intolerance.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2018/08/06/Hygiena-expands-into-gluten-intolerant-food-safety-testing?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Kraft Heinz reports higher-than-expected Q2 sales, but can’t expunge Campbell Soup speculation

Kraft Heinz reported second quarter earnings that topped Wall Streetâs forecasts amid persistent rumors of a Campbell Soup acquisition.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2018/08/06/Kraft-Heinz-reports-higher-than-expected-Q2-sales-but-can-t-expunge-Campbell-Soup-speculation?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS