How can industry prevent soy becoming a ‘demonised’ commodity like palm oil?

The disastrous environmental effects of unsustainable palm oil production has âdemonisedâ the commodity for consumers. Is soy, which is similarly associated with deforestation, biodiversity loss and climate change, heading for the same fallout?

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Food groups welcome UK’s ‘trailblazing’ and ‘holistic’ sector review

Members of the UK food and drink industry are being urged to participate in a new âfield to forkâ review of the countryâs food system.

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New robotics centre addresses ‘real challenges’ in agri-food: Labour shortages and weed control

The worldâs first agri-robotics Centre of Excellence will be built at the University of Lincoln in the UK, where researchers will develop ways to streamline and maximise agri-food processes âfrom farm-to-forkâ.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/06/28/New-robotics-centre-addresses-real-challenges-in-agri-food-Labour-shortages-and-weed-control?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Start-up spots gap in market for ethical 'chick-culling free' eggs

A German start-up is attempting to find a commercial use for its solution to the issue of chick culling in the farming industry.

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International poultry market sees slight improvement

The global poultry market has seen an improvement in the first half of the year, driven by a more balanced supply in several key markets.

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Falling pig numbers cause Danish Crown capacity reduction

Pork processor Danish Crown is to cut 175 jobs at its Horsen slaughterhouse due to a reduction in the number of pigs available for slaughter.

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Serbia to re-launch pork meat exports to China

Serbiaâs Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management has announced the signing of agreements that will allow the resumption of exports of Serbian pork meat to the Chinese market.

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Tyson partners with seasoning brand for new range

US processors Tyson and Hillshire Farm have partnered with Mexican seasoning brand TajÃn to create a new range of products.

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New Zealand exports bolstered by China effect

New Zealand has seen the benefit in the growth of demand from China, with its beef exports rising during May.

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Brussels Bulletin: EFSA tests rice, beans, fruit and vegetables for pesticide residue

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) publishes pesticide residue looking at 12 food products across the bloc, Nestlà adopts Nutri-Score labels, and a comparison study identifies similarly branded food products with differing compositions.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/06/28/Brussels-Bulletin-EFSA-tests-rice-beans-fruit-and-vegetables-for-pesticide-residue?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

IMTA urges frictionless trade in manifesto

The International Meat Trade Association (IMTA) has urged more access for UK meat as well as free and frictionless trade in its latest manifesto.

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Diversifying plant protein sources for the meat analogues of the future: Roquette plans 2020 fava launch

Demand for meat analogues is booming as ever more sophisticated plant-protein products are developed. Future growth of the sector will benefit from diversified protein sources, ingredients specialist Roquette predicts.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/06/27/Diversifying-plant-protein-sources-for-the-meat-analogues-of-the-future-Roquette-plans-2020-fava-launch?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Organic stakeholders must address stereotypes, increase access to diversify their consumer base

Organic may be moving mainstream with sales rising and household penetration increasing, but persistent stereotypes about who buys organic, higher prices compared to conventional and inequity due to uneven distribution are holding back the categoryâs full potential, according to industry stakeholders.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2019/06/27/Organic-stakeholders-must-address-stereotypes-increase-access-to-diversify-their-consumer-base?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Fermentation start-up reinvents street food for UK market

UK start-up Better Nature is developing nutrient-rich tempeh products for western audiences while raising funds to eradicate protein malnutrition in Indonesia.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/06/27/Fermentation-start-up-reinvents-street-food-for-UK-market?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

UK farmers look to technology to solve productivity crisis

Can new technology innovations help solve the UK farming productivity crisis and deliver a new golden era for farmers and food?

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Irish businesses prepare for Brexit

Irish food businesses are making progress on their preparations for Brexit, a new report has found.

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Meat exports from Canada to China suspended

Red meat exports between Canada and China have been suspended in the wake of further counterfeit health certificates allegedly being found on shipments of pork.

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Food giant reaps rewards from turnaround strategy

2 Sisters Food Group is benefiting from parent company Boparan Holdingsâ turnaround plan, as it reports its first like-for-like quarterly pre-tax profit for two-and-a-half years.

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Consumer groups increase calls for mandatory labelling as Nestlé adopts Nutri-score

Nutri-Score campaigners receive a boost after Nestlà adopts the system but it is not immune from criticism.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/06/26/Consumer-groups-increase-calls-for-mandatory-labelling-as-Nestle-adopts-Nutri-score?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Berkeley researchers identify six up-and-coming protein ‘game changers’

The six âmost promisingâ plant-based proteins for the food industry have been identified by researchers from the University of California, Berkeley, who scored the protein sources according to commercial, nutritional and sustainability factors.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/06/26/Berkeley-researchers-identify-six-up-and-coming-protein-game-changers?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Are palm oil boycotts ‘marketing tricks’?

The Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) argues palm oil boycotts pave the way for unsustainable alternatives, but Greenpeace says that if the palm industry operates as usual, brands are left with little choice.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/06/26/Are-palm-oil-boycotts-marketing-tricks?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Start-up says its 'bumpy' food packaging tech could cut unnecessary waste in half

Solveiga PakÅtaitė, creator of the Mimica Touch, tells FoodNavigator how her award-winning innovation that could eliminate the problem of best before dates and food waste was inspired by working with people experiencing the challenge of visual impairment.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/06/26/Start-up-says-its-bumpy-food-packaging-tech-could-cut-unnecessary-waste-in-half?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Rural SMEs ‘uniquely qualified’ to address consumer preferences

European project REFRAME, which aims to support the development of rural SMEs, has been granted an extra year of funding. According to the projectâs coordinator, small rural businesses are âuniquely positionedâ to meet changing consumer preferences.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/06/26/Rural-SMEs-uniquely-qualified-to-address-consumer-preferences?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Hungarian meat processor eyes new plant

Hungarian meat processor Pick Szeged Zrt. is planning to build a new meat processing plant in Szeged next year, with the aim of increasing the companyâs salami production capacity, according to senior company representatives.

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Rebrand for major US distributor

US meat distributor Poultry Products Northeast has rebranded to Prime Source Foods.

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EU/US agreement on hormone-free beef imports welcomed

The European Commissionâs agreement with the United States (US) that 35,000 tonnes (t) of a European Union (EU) 45,000t import quota for hormone-free beef will be allocated to the US, has been accepted by EU meat producers and welcomed by US exporters.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/06/25/EU-US-agreement-on-hormone-free-beef-imports-welcomed?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Bell Food Group to sell German sausage business

Swiss pork manufacturer The Bell Food Group is to sell its German sausage business.

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Everything to play for in plant-based yogurt, says Yooga: 'No one has really cracked the code yet'

Yooga â a plant-based yogurt brand made with coconut cream and finely milled chia seeds â is rolling out into multiple accounts in Southern California this month before launching in new chilled innovation sets at 156 Walmart stores in July after a successful launch in the Northeast.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2019/06/24/Everything-to-play-for-in-plant-based-yogurt-says-Yooga-No-one-has-really-cracked-the-code-yet?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

UK’s ‘Natasha’s Law’ demands full ingredients lists on pre-packaged foods

New legislation named after allergy victim Natasha Ednan-Laperouse requires food businesses to include full ingredients labelling on pre-packaged foods.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/06/25/UK-s-Natasha-s-Law-demands-full-ingredients-lists-on-pre-packaged-foods?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Meat ‘essential’ to sustainable farming, says the Sustainable Food Trust

Red meat is essential in the transition to more sustainable farming systems, according to the founding director of the Sustainable Food Trust.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/06/25/Meat-essential-to-sustainable-farming-says-the-Sustainable-Food-Trust?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

More sustainable, more resilient, and more of it: Rabobank on growth in soy

The Dutch agribank has outlined key strategies to best nurture and build soy production across the global supply chain.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/06/25/More-sustainable-more-resilient-and-more-of-it-Rabobank-on-growth-in-soy?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Meatless Farm Co in ‘game-changer’ US deal

UK plant-based food producer The Meatless Farm Co has won listings in US retail giant Whole Foods Market.

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US pork exports hit by trade wars

The US pork market has been hit hard by a litany of trade battles in recent months, particularly with Mexico according to the latest Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) Pork report.

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EU beef fund could ‘distort’ Irish market

The Ulster Farmersâ Union (UFU) has warned that action in the UK beef market is badly needed, with farmers becoming disillusioned with falling prices.

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China drives Australian live exports

Year-to-date live exports of breeder cattle are up 89%, predominantly led by China, according to Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA).

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International meat fraud crackdown by authorities

Poultry with tampered expiry dates and meat stored in unsanitary conditions have been discovered as part of a major Europol and Interpol crackdown on food fraud.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/06/24/International-meat-fraud-crackdown-by-authorities?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Dual quality: Results quash East-West divide debate, yet reveal disparities back-of-pack

A European comparison study investigating âdual qualityâ across the bloc has found that one-third of products tested have an identical or similar front-of-pack appearance, yet differing compositions.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/06/24/Dual-quality-Results-quash-East-West-divide-debate-yet-reveal-disparities-back-of-pack?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

FoodBytes! by Rabobank seeks start-up ‘gamechangers’ disrupting the food chain

Rabobank is launching the search for food- and agri start-ups to join its 2019 FoodBytes! pitching contest and networking event in London.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/06/24/FoodBytes!-by-Rabobank-seeks-start-up-gamechangers-disrupting-the-food-chain?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPD trend tracker: From discount fusion to 'healthy' treats

This week's round-up of innovation from across Europe sees the opening of a meatless butcher and the launch of some unusual 'fusion' cuisine from discounter Aldi. Healthier options are also on display, with the introduction of 'better-for-you' biscuits and chocolate from snack giant pladis and start-up Prodigy.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/06/24/NPD-trend-tracker-From-discount-fusion-to-healthy-treats?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Tetra Pak partners with HelloFresh to expand its Tetra Recart package

Tetra Pak has partnered with HelloFresh to expand its Tetra Recart package in the US to the UK, Germany and the Netherlands.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2019/06/24/Tetra-Pak-partners-with-HelloFresh-to-expand-its-Tetra-Recart-package?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Print your own: German startup introduces first low-cost 3D printer for chocolate structures

Focusing on the food and hospitality industry, Print2Taste wants pastry enthusiasts to use the printer, known as mycusini, to create decorative chocolate pieces at home.

Read more about it via https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2019/06/24/Print-your-own-German-startup-introduces-first-low-cost-3D-printer-for-chocolate-structures?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Russian pig profitability drops

Average profitability in the Russian pig industry has been falling over the past few years, resulting in some bankruptcies in the industry and scaring investors away from building new pig farms.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/06/24/Russian-pig-profitability-drops?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

International meat fraud crackdown by authorities

Poultry with tampered expiry dates and meat stored in unsanitary conditions have been discovered as part of a major Europol and Interpol crackdown on food fraud.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Headlines/Safety-Legislation/International-meat-fraud-crackdown-by-authorities?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Progress made on ASF vaccine

UK scientists have made progress in developing a vaccination for African Swine Fever (ASF).

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Swedish confectioner buys competitor to become country’s third largest

Aroma AB, a nearly 100-year-old company based in Stockholm, acquired Dals Konfektyr, which makes chocolate, toffees and jellies, for an undisclosed amount.

Read more about it via https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2019/06/21/Swedish-confectioner-buys-competitor-to-become-country-s-third-largest?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Social media means food safety is more important than ever: Ishida

Quality issues or product recalls always have short-term financial implications, but in todayâs social media age the longer-term consequences of a loss of brand reputation and consumer confidence can be even more detrimental, warns food packing machinery maker Ishida, which reveals the results of a study of 1,000 UK consumers into their attitudes to food safety.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/06/21/Social-media-means-food-safety-is-more-important-than-ever-Ishida?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Five types of consumer make up the ‘unbelievable’ plant-based trend: Givaudan

Launching a plant-based product? You can forget the meat, but donât forget to ask what type of consumer youâre targeting, says Givaudan.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/06/21/Five-types-of-consumer-make-up-the-unbelievable-plant-based-trend-Givaudan?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Start-up tackles packaging waste with bags made from 100% recycled bottles

Sweden-based Carrinet has developed a reusable bag for fruit and veg made from 100% recycled plastic bottles. The start-up says its drawstring offering aims to reduce packaging waste in supermarkets.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/06/21/Start-up-tackles-packaging-waste-with-bags-made-from-100-recycled-bottles?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Meat labelling legislation debated at House of Lords

Proposed EU legislation on the labelling of vegetarian and vegan products has been criticised at a House of Lords Select Committee.

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Paying a premium for sustainability: Do we want to, and can we afford it?

With sustainably grown and sourced foodstuffs taking increasingly greater market share, can we all afford to dig deep for the planet?

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Illegal sulphite use found in Dutch meat

The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) has found illegal use of sulphites in meat amongst domestic processors.

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EU green lights Irish beef fund

EU Member States have agreed to a proposal from the European Commission to make â50m available to Irish beef farmers, which can be matched by national funds to reach a maximum of â100m.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/06/21/EU-green-lights-Irish-beef-fund?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Value-added direction for Tyson Foods

US processor Tyson Foods has earmarked the value-added sector and prepared foods as areas of future growth for the business.

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USDA launches $75m feral swine fund

In an effort to tackle feral swine, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is to offer US$75m of funding for projects in this field.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/06/21/USDA-launches-75m-feral-swine-fund?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Copa Cogeca adds voice to Mercosur concern

European agricultural trade bodies Copa Cogeca have written to the European Commission calling for a measured approach to Mercosur negotiations.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/06/20/Copa-Cogeca-adds-voice-to-Mercosur-concern?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Staple crops are not being included in the ag-tech revolution: A 'fundamental rethink' is necessary

The UK needs a âfundamental rethinkâ of how food and agri-tech is taught and understood in the country and high-volume staple crops, such as wheat and corn, need to benefit from smart technologies if it is to avoid being left behind by the âgreen revolutionâ, scientists argue.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/06/20/Staple-crops-are-not-being-included-in-the-ag-tech-revolution-A-fundamental-rethink-is-necessary?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

EU urged to stop Mercosur trade talks over Brazilian deforestation

Over 340 organizations are demanding the European Union stop trade talks with Mercosur due to a spike in deforestation and human rights violations in Brazil under the Bolsonaro's government.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-latam.com/Article/2019/06/20/EU-urged-to-stop-Mercosur-trade-talks-over-Brazilian-deforestation?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Nestlé talks challenges in sustainable soy: Complex supply chains and legal deforestation

The major barriers in sourcing 100% deforestation-free soy include long supply chains and the legal conversion of natural vegetation to cropland, NestlÃâs soya sourcing lead Madeleine Eilert tells FoodNavigator.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/06/20/Nestle-talks-challenges-in-sustainable-soy-Complex-supply-chains-and-legal-deforestation?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

100% Traceable: Olam’s tech links producers and farmers through data

The cocoa and spice supplier unveiled sustainability goals in 2017 with a 2020 goal of nurturing a âfully traceableâ cocoa supply chain. We discussed progress with Olam's North American innovation lead, when we caught up with him at IFT.

Read more about it via https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2019/06/20/100-Traceable-Olam-s-tech-links-producers-and-farmers-through-data?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

New fund created to tackle AMR

A new funding scheme has been established in an effort to accelerate action against antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/06/20/New-fund-created-to-tackle-AMR?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Bell Food Group hit by pork price rises

European meat processor Bell Food Group has seen its half-year results damaged by the rise pork prices.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/06/20/Bell-Food-Group-hit-by-pork-price-rises?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Dupont debuts egg white replacement solution

Ingredients supplier Dupont has developed a new egg white replacement system for plant-based meat alternatives.

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What do farmers and the ICCO think of Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire’s minimum cocoa price?

The World Cocoa Farmers Organization (WCFO) is asking Ghana and CÃte dâIvoire to reconsider setting a minimum cocoa price, while the International Cocoa Organization (ICCO) is suprised the price was not higher.

Read more about it via https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2019/06/19/Cocoa-farmers-question-Ghana-and-Cote-d-Ivoire-s-minimum-cocoa-price?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Data disclosure: Will the new GFL ensure transparency without jeopardizing EU competitiveness?

The controversy surrounding the safety evaluations of glyphosate by public European bodies, in particular the European Food Safety Agency (EFSA), has had its impact on the EU General Food Law reform, Katia Merten-Lentz, partner at Keller and Heckman, suggests.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/06/19/Data-disclosure-Will-the-new-GFL-ensure-transparency-without-jeopardizing-EU-competitiveness?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Booming interest in food tech: 'Collaborate to change the future of food'

A spike in the level of interest in food tech has resulted in an influx of investment in the sector. Last month, London Food Tech Week brought together a community of start-ups, investors and corporations to spotlight cutting edge innovation.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/06/19/Booming-interest-in-food-tech-Collaborate-to-change-the-future-of-food?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Higher Steaks: Cultured meat start-up eyes sausage and bacon market

UK start-up Higher Stakes is developing cell-based pork for flexitarians. Once commercialised, the product will lower the risk of foodborne diseases and remove the use of antibiotics, CEO Benjamina Bollag tells FoodNavigator.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/06/19/Higher-Steaks-Cultured-meat-start-up-eyes-sausage-and-bacon-market?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Vegan trend boosts potential for insect protein in food products

The explosion in interest in all things plant-based is opening doors for the insect protein market, says Protifarm CEO Tom Mohrmann.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/06/19/Vegan-trend-boosts-potential-for-insect-protein-in-food-products?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Olive oil giant aligns with SDGs to protect against oversupply: ‘The current model is not sustainable’

The world's largest olive oil company, Deoleo, has aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals to âtransform the industryâ, chief commercial officer Miguel de Jaime tells FoodNavigator.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/06/19/Olive-oil-giant-aligns-with-SDGs-to-protect-against-oversupply-The-current-model-is-not-sustainable?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Fermented chickpea miso is ancestral flavor enhancer, says Missô Origem

Slow-fermented chickpea miso is full of natural umami notes, making it a great way to enhance flavor, reduce salt and add beneficial bacteria to food, says Brazilian company Missà Origem.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator-latam.com/Article/2019/06/18/Fermented-chickpea-miso-is-ancestral-flavor-enhancer-says-Misso-Origem?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

EU leaders express ‘deep concern’ over Mercosur

The leaders of Ireland, France, Poland and Belgium have written a joint letter to EU Commission President Jean Claude Junker expressing their âdeep concernâ over the Mercosur deal and its potential effect on their respective agricultural industries.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/06/19/EU-leaders-express-deep-concern-over-Mercosur?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Protein-rich doughnuts, ice cream and chocolate bulk up confectionery sector

Protein-added treats are muscling into the confectionery category, but are these alternatives to traditional ice creams and chocolate bars âhealthyâ? FoodNavigator speaks with Mars Wrigley, Jim Buddyâs, and the British Nutrition Foundation.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/06/19/Protein-rich-doughnuts-ice-cream-and-chocolate-bulk-up-confectionery-sector?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Meat analogues: A ‘big opportunity’ for improved quality

Growing demand for meat-free products that suit consumers who are adopting vegan, vegetarian or flexitarian diets has resulted in a proliferation of meat analogues hitting the market. However, the taste, texture and nutritional profile of these products is mixed - and can sometimes leave much to be desired.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/06/19/Meat-analogues-A-big-opportunity-for-improved-quality?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Food Standards Scotland to take over meat hygiene inspections

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has ended its contract with Hallmark Meat Hygiene and is to take control of official veterinarian and meat hygiene inspection functions.

Read more about it via https://www.foodmanufacture.co.uk/Article/2019/06/18/Food-Standards-Scotland-to-take-over-meat-hygiene-inspections?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Alliance Group invests in value-added sector

New Zealand co-operative Alliance Group is investing NZ$1m in a new value-added facility in Southland.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/06/19/Alliance-Group-invests-in-value-added-sector?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

HW Greenham proposes new rendering facility

Australian meat processor HW Greenham & Sons has submitted plans for a new rendering plant in Tongala, Victoria.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/06/19/HW-Greenham-proposes-new-rendering-facility?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Olam backs mapping tech for food security: ‘We can reimagine global food systems for the better’

Olam International has awarded its annual prize for food security to a mapping technology that provides information on what crops and farming practices are the âbest fitâ for conditions in food insecure regions.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/06/18/Olam-backs-mapping-tech-for-food-security-We-can-reimagine-global-food-systems-for-the-better?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Solero trials wrapper-less multipack ice cream

In the UK, Unilever has launched a trial of the first wrapper-less ice-cream multipack for its Solero Organic Peach product, with 35% less plastic compared to the original Solero Organic pack with individual plastic wrappers.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2019/06/18/Solero-trials-wrapper-less-multipack-ice-cream?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Kellogg's expands craft beer lineup made from cereal waste

Kellogg's UK has extended its partnership with the Seven Bro7hers Brewery to release new craft beers made with rejected breakfast cereals.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2019/06/18/Kellogg-s-expands-craft-beer-lineup-made-from-cereal-waste?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Low-gluten wheat alternative ‘miracle grain’ presents ‘clear market opportunity’

Tritordeum â a Mediterranean cereal that boasts a significant reduction in gluten proteins associated with food intolerance compared to wheat â offers a clear market opportunity for food producers seeking an ingredient with nutritional, agronomical and organoleptic benefits.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/06/18/Low-gluten-wheat-alternative-miracle-grain-presents-clear-market-opportunity?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Interest in clean label expanding to a ‘greater breadth’ of product: Ingredion delivers a starch targeting ‘delicate’ flavours and colours

Ingredion has developed what it describes as a âbreakthroughâ clean label starch suitable for use in products with âdelicateâ colour or flavour profiles. According to the company this is necessary because consumer demand for simple ingredient lists continues to expand to additional product categories.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/06/18/Ingredion-delivers-a-starch-targeting-delicate-flavours-and-colours?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Indian Government launches aggressive anti-FMD campaign

An Indian Government initiative to eradicate foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) from the country, costing INR133.43bn (US$1.9bn), is expected to result in an increase in meat exports, according to experts.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/06/18/India-launches-aggressive-anti-FMD-campaign?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Ireland makes progress on Asian red meat access

Meat industry trade links between Ireland, Japan and South Korea have grown following a Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine mission to the region.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/06/18/Ireland-makes-progress-on-Asian-red-meat-access?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Nigel Fredericks enters administration

London-based meat and poultry wholesaler Nigel Fredericks Trading Limited has been placed in administration, resulting in the loss of 250 jobs.

Read more about it via https://www.foodmanufacture.co.uk/Article/2019/06/17/Meat-wholesaler-ceases-trading?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

How can sustainable soy reach scale? Trader, supplier, FMCG and consumer weigh in

Just 2% of the global soy market adheres to the Round Table on Responsible Soyâs zero deforestation and conversion standards, so what can we do to scale-up sustainable sourcing? FoodNavigator hears from Cofco, FrieslandCampina, NestlÃ, and WWF UK.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/06/17/How-can-sustainable-soy-reach-scale-Trader-supplier-FMCG-and-consumer-weigh-in?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

China agrees market access for British beef

British beef has been given the green light for commercial exports to China, following a series of inspections by Chinese delegates, in a deal worth Â230m over five years.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/06/17/China-agrees-market-access-for-British-beef?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

New Hope to expand pig herd

Leading Chinese agricultural conglomerate New Hope Liuhe has announced it is adding 1.6 million (m) head to its pig herd, with new projects in three provinces, in another sign of continued consolidation by large players.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/06/17/Chinese-agricultural-expanding-pig-herd?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Givaudan opens flagship innovation centre in drive for ‘speed efficiency and new solutions’

Givaudan opened its new âflagshipâ innovation centre in Switzerland last week. To mark the occasion, FoodNavigator caught up with Louie DâAmico, head of the groupâs flavours division, to learn about the companyâs innovation priorities.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/06/17/Givaudan-opens-flagship-innovation-centre-in-drive-for-speed-efficiency-and-new-solutions?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘What do we have to do to reach scale?’ Soy trader, supplier, FMCG and consumer weigh in

Just 2% of the global soy market adheres to the Round Table on Responsible Soyâs zero deforestation and conversion standards, so what can we do to scale-up sustainable sourcing? FoodNavigator hears from Cofco, FrieslandCampina, NestlÃ, and WWF UK.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/06/17/What-do-we-have-to-do-to-reach-scale-Soy-trader-supplier-FMCG-and-consumer-weigh-in?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Building a world-class coffee platform’: Coca-Cola on Costa expansion plans

As The Coca-Cola Company broadens its portfolio, it sees âtremendous opportunityâ in coffee: outlining plans for RTD drinks, packaged coffee for the home, and on-the-go occasions through its acquisition of Costa coffee.

Read more about it via https://www.beveragedaily.com/Article/2019/06/17/Building-a-world-class-coffee-platform-Coca-Cola-on-Costa-expansion-plans?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

NPD trend tracker: From a fishy 'hangover breakfast' to posh lotus root snacks

From posh lotus root crisps to a dose of 'Happiness' with a new cold pressed smoothie offering and a new fishy take on the traditional German 'hangover breakfast', here is FoodNavigator's weekly roundup of some of the hottest NPD hitting the shelves in Europe.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/06/17/NPD-trend-tracker-From-a-fishy-hangover-breakfast-to-posh-lotus-root-snacks?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Danone CEO elected co-chair of Consumer Goods Forum board

Danone CEO Emmanuel Faber has been elected as a co-chair of The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF), the global body pursuing purpose and positive change across the consumer goods industry.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2019/06/17/Danone-CEO-elected-co-chair-of-Consumer-Goods-Forum-board?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Scottish beef industry under threat

Scottish beef producers are fighting back against livestock and price pressures that are placing the industryâs future in jeopardy.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/06/17/Scottish-beef-industry-under-threat?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

JBS to increase capacity at Ituiutaba site

Brazilian processor JBS has invested R$45m in the expansion of its plant in Ituiutaba in Minas Gerais to help create 700 new jobs.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/06/17/JBS-to-increase-capacity-at-Ituiutaba-site?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Turning promising ideas into reality: Nestlé targets Africa’s innovative thinkers

Nestlà has kicked off a Research and Development (R&D) innovation challenge in Africa to boost local entrepreneurship.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2019/06/14/Turning-promising-ideas-into-reality-Nestle-targets-Africa-s-innovative-thinkers?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

AAK’s cocoa butter offers 'excellent bloom-retarding capabilities' to extend shelf-life by up to 400%

Swedish-Danish vegetable oil supplier AAK has developed a new cocoa butter that can extend shelf-life by between 50% and 400%.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/06/14/AAK-s-cocoa-butter-offers-excellent-bloom-retarding-capabilities-to-extend-shelf-life-by-up-to-400?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Natural vanillin: Is it the stable flavor source the industry needs?

We sat down with the Solvay team at the recent International Food Technologistsâ annual expo in New Orleans, Louisiana, to discuss its expanded line of natural vanillin and why it matters as vanilla bean prices soar.

Read more about it via https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2019/06/14/Natural-vanillin-Is-it-the-stable-flavor-source-the-industry-needs?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Spoilage sensors could replace use-by dates on meat and fish products

Researchers in the UK have developed cheap, biodegradable, and reliable food freshness sensors they say could replace use-by dates in retail stores.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/06/14/Spoilage-sensors-could-replace-use-by-dates-on-meat-and-fish-products?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

AHDB looks to Asia for new opportunities

British businesses are being encouraged to consider Asia as a target market in a new report by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB).

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/06/14/AHDB-looks-to-Asia-for-new-opportunities?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Brussels Bulletin: Not labelling Israeli foodstuffs from Occupied Territories to reflect its origin ‘could mislead the consumer’

An Advocate General has questioned whether the absence of the indication of the origin or place of provenance of a foodstuff originating in a territory occupied by Israel could mislead the consumer. This last fortnight also saw EFSA raise concerns regarding the amount of phosphates consumed in diets, and Irish farmers meet to discuss the â100m Brexit Beef Fund.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/06/14/Israel-Occupied-Territory-labelling-Brexit-Beef-Fund-EFSA-phosphates?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

K+G Wetter unveils new industrial bowl cutter

Meat processing machinery specialist K+G Wetter has launched an industrial bowl cutter which aims to combine increased efficiency with a focus on improving hygiene.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/06/14/K-G-Wetter-unveils-new-industrial-bowl-cutter?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Damate commissions Europe's biggest turkey plant

Russian agricultural holding Damate has opened a new turkey meat processing plant in Penza Oblast, Russia with a planned production capacity of 155,000 tonnes (t) per year.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/06/14/Damate-commissions-Europe-s-biggest-turkey-plant?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Damate commissions European biggest turkey plant

Russian agricultural holding Damate has opened a new turkey meat processing plant in Penza Oblast, Russia with a planned production capacity of 155,000 tonnes (t) per year.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/06/14/Damate-commissions-European-biggest-turkey-plant?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Rising labour costs damage MHP’s revenue

Ukrainian processor MHPâs increased revenue and production levels has been tainted by rising labour and administrative costs which has damaged their profits during the first quarter.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Headlines/Financial/Labour-costs-hit-Ukrainian-processor?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Brazil resumes beef exports to China

Beef exports from Brazil to China are set to resume following a temporary suspension caused by the detection of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE).

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/06/14/Brazil-resumes-beef-exports-to-China?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s new food initiative targets ‘systems level change’

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation is bringing together multinational food companies and three flagship cities â London, New York, and SÃo Paulo â to deliver âsystems level changeâ that recognises the need to increase food production while addressing the climate crisis and biodiversity loss.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/06/13/Ellen-MacArthur-Foundation-s-new-food-initiative-targets-systems-level-change?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Children ‘exceed’ acceptable daily intake of phosphates, EFSA finds

A new opinion published by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has concluded that some population groups â particularly infants, children and adolescents â have too many phosphates in their diets. The opinion calls for a maximum level of phosphates as a food additive to be established.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/06/13/Children-exceed-acceptable-daily-intake-of-phosphates-EFSA-finds?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Roadmap developed to abolish unethical supply chains: ‘We have the tools, now is the time to act’

The Accountability Framework Initiative aims to help companies address the âfundamental issuesâ in global supply chains by setting clear commitments, taking action on the ground, and demonstrating progress.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/06/13/Roadmap-developed-to-abolish-unethical-supply-chains-We-have-the-tools-now-is-the-time-to-act?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Could music hold the key to discovering healthy food that tastes good?

Scientists are using music and sound to make food taste better. Could this help food innovators discover the Holy Grail: healthy food that tastes good.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/06/13/Could-music-hold-the-key-to-discovering-healthy-food-that-tastes-good?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

WHO Member States agree to 'accelerate and speed up' action on NCDs

Member States of the World Health Organization have agreed to accelerate and scale up action to prevent and treat noncommunicable diseases and Mexico says it is now a priority health issue.

Read more about it via https://www.nutraingredients-latam.com/Article/2019/06/13/WHO-Member-States-agree-to-accelerate-and-speed-up-action-on-NCDs?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Piglet project launched in Spain

Spanish livestock company Cefusa and the University of Murcia are to collaborate on a project, examining piglets born via in vitro fertilization.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/06/13/Piglet-project-launched-in-Spain?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Tyson Foods launches plant-based range

US processor Tyson Foods has launched its first range of plant-based and blended products.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/06/13/Tyson-Foods-launches-plant-based-range?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Countdown to World Steak Challenge is on

Itâs less than a month to this yearâs World Steak Challenge and the competition has already exceeded all expectations.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/06/13/Countdown-to-World-Steak-Challenge-is-on?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Kale United and VBites to revive Swedish vegan brand

Plant-based companies Kale United and VBites have announced a joint investment in Swedish vegan food brand Astrid Och Aporna.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/06/13/Kale-United-and-VBites-to-revive-Swedish-vegan-brand?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Citrus peel boosts fiber and shelf life in bread: Study

A study published in Frontiers of Nutrition revealed that adding 2% of blood orange and lemon fibers to wholewheat durum flour was a viable approach to producing high-fiber bread with respectable shelf life.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2019/06/12/Citrus-peel-boosts-fiber-and-shelf-life-in-bread-Study?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Ocado’s vertical farming investment: Addressing the ‘fundamental concerns’ of freshness and sustainability

Online retailer Ocado has a vision: it wants to co-locate vertical farms with fulfilment centres to deliver fresh produce to consumers within an hour of it being picked. In order to explore this possibility, it has announced two vertical farming investments.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/06/12/Ocado-s-vertical-farming-investment-Addressing-the-fundamental-concerns-of-freshness-and-sustainability?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

New Arla AI tool predicts milk intake

Arla Foods has developed a new artificial intelligence tool to better predict milk intake from farmer-owners.

Read more about it via https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2019/06/12/New-Arla-AI-tool-predicts-milk-intake?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Citrus peels boost fiber and shelf life in bread without effect on much else, researchers say

A study published in Frontiers of Nutrition discovered that adding up to 2% of blood orange and lemon fibers to wholewheat durum flour was a viable approach to producing high-fiber bread with respectable shelf life.

Read more about it via https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2019/06/12/Citrus-peels-boost-fiber-and-shelf-life-in-bread-without-effect-on-much-else-researchers-say?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Ocado’s vertical farming investment: Addressing the ‘fundamental concerns’ of freshness and sustainability

Online retailer Ocado has a vision: it wants to co-locate vertical farms with fulfilment centres to deliver fresh produce to consumers within an hour of it being picked. In order to explore this possibility, it has announced two vertical farming investments.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/News/Business/Ocado-s-vertical-farming-investment-Addressing-the-fundamental-concerns-of-freshness-and-sustainability?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘The future is plant-based’: Vivera CEO talks exiting the meat business

Enkco Holding is separating its meat and vegetable protein businesses and re-positioning itself as Vivera Food Group to focus purely on its plant-based products. âThe future is plant-based,â the company said.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/06/12/The-future-is-plant-based-Vivera-CEO-talks-exiting-the-meat-business?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Robots can boost accuracy, efficiency and quality of ingredients handling, says OAL

Automating the handling and movements of raw ingredients can improve quality and protect against cross contamination, OALâs Jake Norman tells FoodNavigator.

Read more about it via https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/06/12/Robots-can-boost-accuracy-efficiency-and-quality-of-ingredients-handling-says-OAL?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Minerva to temporarily close Barretos site

Brazilian beef processor Minerva has announced that it will implement collective vacation on its Barretos plant in Sao Paulo.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/06/11/Minerva-to-temporarily-close-Barretos-site?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Smithfield to build biogas gathering systems on farms

US processor Smithfield Foods has announced the construction of new biogas gathering systems in Missouri and Utah.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/06/11/Smithfield-to-build-biogas-gathering-systems-on-farms?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

Vivera Foodgroup says ‘goodbye to meat’

Food processor Vivera Foodgroup is focusing solely on plant-based products following the sale of Enkco.

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/06/11/Vivera-Foodgroup-says-goodbye-to-meat?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

US meat industry calls for USMCA deal

The North American Meat Institute (NAMI) has lent its support to more than 950 organisations representing the US food and agriculture industries to urge the Government to swiftly ratify the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).

Read more about it via https://www.globalmeatnews.com/Article/2019/06/11/US-meat-industry-calls-for-USMCA-deal?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS

‘Be sustainable, tasty and healthy for competitive advantage’: Nestlé EMENA chief sees zone moving to expansion mode

Nestlà has undergone a process of transformation in its Europe, Middle East and North Africa (EMENA) region, with structural change opening the door to a lower cost base. The company has been able to grow ahead of its markets across 60% of its portfolio and it now hopes to accelerate expansion.

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Don’t just blame food: lack of sleep increases obesity risk, study suggests

Adults and children are not getting enough sleep, putting them at risk of poor diets and obesity, warns the British Nutrition Foundation.

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Sustainable and efficient: How food tech is helping to deliver ‘more and better’ food

Digitalisation and robotics are increasingly being adopted by the food sector as it works to improve efficiency and sustainability, according to a report from ING.

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Global health and nutrition survey reveals who wins shoppers' trust

Europeans are the least likely consumers to believe vitamins and supplements are safe and good for their health, Euromonitor Internationalâs 2019 health and nutrition survey has revealed.

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New cattle care system unveiled

US certification body Food Safety Net Services Certification and Audit (FSNS C&A) has announced the creation of the FSNS C&A Temple Grandin Responsible Cattle Care Program.

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UK avian research centre opened

The UKâs largest avian research and skills centre has opened its doors.

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Japanese demand continues to outstrip domestic supply

Japanâs meat producers are struggling to meet growing demand amid falling production, new data has revealed.

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US beef and pork exports drop in April

Beef and pork exports from the US saw year-on-year declines in April, the latest US Meat Export Federation (USMEF) figures have revealed.

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Beyond Meat Q1 revenues slightly ahead of guidance

Revenues at plant-based meat brand Beyond Meat tripled in Q1 2019 vs Q1 2018, surging 215% to $40.2m, slightly ahead of guidance provided in its IPO filings, primarily driven by growth of the âcook from rawâ Beyond Burger in foodservice and retail channels.

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French burger fraud is ‘chapter 2’ of the horsemeat scandal, campaigners warn

Beef burgers that failed to meet legal standards were sold to charities tackling food poverty in France. This latest scandal is horsemeat âchapter 2â, consumer watchdog FoodWatch insists.

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The future of snacking revealed

GoodMills Innovation has invested extensively in cereal ingredients that provide snacks with additional health benefits to enable producers to keep ahead of the rapidly changing snacking scenario.

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Cholesterol in eggs linked to cardiac disease: study

The risk of heart disease and death increases with the number of eggs an individual consumes, according to a US study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, however it said eating several eggs a week was "reasonable," concluding people should only avoid âthree-egg omelettes every dayâ.

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International entrepreneur reveals top tips to startup success

A startup founder who battled to bring his brand from near failure to international success in just three years has revealed his insight into the world of health food and drink entrepreneurship.

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China steps up UK beef access inspections

China has stepped up inspections of UK beef operations, sparking hope for the approval of commercial shipments.

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Tyson Foods and Auburn University to create solar-powered poultry house

US processor Tyson Foods has teamed up with Auburn Universityâs National Poultry Technology Center (NPTC), to develop the largest stand-alone solar-powered poultry house to be operated completely off the grid.

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NPD trend tracker: From hemp 'super bars' to sharing boards brought to you by Deliveroo

FoodNavigator brings you a weekly snapshot of product innovation from around Europe. This week's highlights include hemp 'super bars' from France and sharing boards delivered via Deliveroo.

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Value-adding ‘organic conversion’ label to reduce financial burden for farmers

Transitioning from conventional to organic farming methods is an expensive and time-consuming process. In an effort to better support farmers as they transition, French cooperative DâAucy has developed a front-of-pack label that adds value and raises awareness.

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Fisheries pressured to abolish illegal practice, putting ‘more sustainable products on our plate’

A coalition of NGOs has issued guidance targeting regional fisheries management organisations in an effort to stamp out illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing.

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World-first wonky broccoli crisps embrace circular economy

A small farmerâs cooperative in Scotland is putting on a big fight against food waste with its âworldâs firstâ range of crisps that puts broccoli front and center.

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‘Plastic-free trials at supermarkets don’t address the enormity of plastic pollution’: academic

Attempts by food retailers to encourage customers away from using plastic packaging wonât tackle the enormity of the plastic pollution problem, warns an academic, who believes âstrong intervention is needed to move the food system to another place.â

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World Food Safety Day: ‘Food safety is a shared responsibility’

Today is the first United Nationâs World Food Safety Day. The event aims to raise awareness of food safety issues and increase cooperation between governments, producers and consumers. The theme: âfood safety is everyoneâs businessâ.

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Meatless Farm launches in Co-op

Plant-based producer The Meatless Farm Co has launched two of its products into supermarket chain Co-op.

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Danish Crown to switch to recyclable packaging

Processing giant Danish Crown is to switch all of its green and black meat trays to environmentally-friendly PET materials to help reduce food packaging waste.

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Horsemeat investigation launched in Ireland

Seven sites in Ireland have been raided as part of a Garda SÃochÃna investigation into the contamination of horsemeat.

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Packing a punch: Blueberries could be next non-dairy food where probiotics, prebiotics 'make their mark'

Researchers in Argentina have applied fiber-rich prebiotic and probiotic coatings to fresh blueberries, opening up promise for future development of novel multi-functional fruits, they say.

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GMOs: 'Science can overcome scepticism'

New transatlantic research suggests that educating people about the science behind genetic modification can increase consumer acceptance.

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The climate crisis is already hitting food production: An urgent system-wide response is needed

Feeding a future global population of 10 billion people without causing a climate catastrophe this century will require transformational change across the entire value chain. Fresh evidence suggests climate change is already impacting crop yields. What are the key challenges and opportunities?

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Red vs white meat for lower cholesterol? Clinical trial reveals ‘near identical’ results

A study investigating the impact of different proteins on cholesterol levels has found that limiting total meat consumption â whether red or white â may play a greater role in lowering blood cholesterol than previously thought.

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Plastic waste ‘state of play’ reveals just 9 countries have specific prevention targets

Just over one-third of European countries surveyed have set plastic waste prevention targets, according to the European Environment Agency.

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Dalehead Foods outlines new Waitrose lines

Salt reduction and international flavours are driving UK producer Dalehead Foods innovation for 2019.

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Thomas Foods International to build new facility

Australian processor Thomas Foods International has unveiled plans to build a new facility at Murray Bridge.

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ABP makes senior appointment

Processor ABP has announced the appointment of Colm Dore as the new managing director of its pet food division, C&D Foods.

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Irish farmers make beef fund demands

The Irish Farmers Association (IFA) has set out six principles for the distribution of the â100m fund pledged by the Government and the EU Commission to help beef farmers affected by Brexit.

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Meat Business Women launches New Zealand chapter

The New Zealand chapter of Meat Business Women (MBW) met for the first time to outline their vision for a positive future for the sector.

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Official US studies help reduce antimicrobial use in pigs and cattle

New data from the United States Department of Agricultureâs Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will help guide US animal health officials in ensuring livestock producers use antimicrobials in a more judicious way, said this federal government agency.

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‘An endless cycle of re-evaluation’: How the food sector can win trust in the era of fake news

Trust is an important currency for food brands. But in the era of social media, fake news and information overload, gaining consumer trust has become challenging. How can food businesses build trust in â and therefore loyalty to â their brands?

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Investors eye ‘game changing innovations’ as climate change and antibiotics threaten aquaculture sector

Investors are eyeing âgame-changing innovationsâ in the aquaculture sector as climate change and antibiotics threaten to âsinkâ the fast-growing $232 billion global fish farming sector, according to a report by an ethical investment network.

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PepsiCo boosts precision agri tech for Walkers, Lay’s and Doritos brands

The snacks and drink giant has built up its iCrop precision agriculture tool to better support potato, corn, oats and peanut farmers make in-field decisions, PepsiCo Europeâs head of agricultural procurement tells FoodNavigator.

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4 out of 10 Germans are unsure which bread and baked goods are healthy: Mintel

According to Mintel data, younger consumers are interested in bread with a âhealthy angleâ, yet many remain unsure how best to choose a better-for-you option.

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FDF publishes updated UK gluten guidance to tackle labelling confusion

Updated gluten labelling guidance has been published in the UK by the Food & Drink Federation, which aims to âachieve greater consistency in how the presence of cereals containing gluten and gluten-free claims are labelled on pre-packed foodsâ.

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Polish poultry business to invest €16.3m in expansion this year

Following last yearâs decision to focus its activities on turkey meat products, Polandâs poultry meat producer and processor Indykpol SA is declaring plans to spend around PLN70m (â16.3m) on investments in increasing and modernising its production capacity this year.

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A promising alternative to gluten-free products: Study

A team of international researchers has developed a technology that detoxifies gluten proteins, making them more agreeable for celiac sufferers.

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The Netherlands cracks down on child labour with due diligence bill

The Child Labour Due Diligence Law aims to stamp out modern slavery in the Netherlandsâ global supply chains, according to the Senate.

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Obesity campaigners demand ban of cartoon characters on food and drink packets

Campaigners in the UK are calling for a government ban on cartoon animations on packets that market unhealthy products to children and compulsory âtraffic lightâ nutrition labelling after a survey discovered that half of over 500 food and drink products which use cartoon animations on pack are high in fat, saturated fat, sugar and/or salt.

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EC report sets out guidance to meet growing global seaweed demand

The European Commission (EC) releases a report offering scientific guidance to help meet the growing global demand for seaweed species now accepted as novel food.

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Cargill’s update on its Cocoa Promise shows progress towards greater transparency

Company say it is realizing supply chain traceability, empowering cocoa farmers, and tackling pressing issues such as deforestation using the power of technology, in latest report.

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‘We want to put sustainability at heart of our future’: Wales plans post-Brexit agri-food reform

The Welsh government has unveiled plans to promote sustainable food production through its post-Brexit farming strategy, moving away from the Common Agricultural Policyâs (CAP) subsidy system.

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Brazilian beef exports to China halted due to BSE

The Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply (MAPA) has announced the temporary suspension of beef exports to China.

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Tyson acquires BRF’s Thai and European interests

Tyson Foods has successfully completed the acquisition of the Thai and European businesses from BRF.

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1788 awarded with Black Angus status

Premium Australian brand â1788â beef has received an upgrade in status.

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