CPF sets ambitious long-term revenue targets

Thai poultry business Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF) has set strong revenue targets for the next 12 months and beyond as it continues to focus on overseas expansion.

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ABP makes GHG emissions reduction commitment

Red meat processor ABP furthered its commitment to reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 27% by 2030 by having it validated by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi).

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Additional funding for African Swine Fever measures welcomed

Funding for additional agricultural inspectors at ports to help prevent African Swine Fever (ASF) has been approved by the US House of Representatives.

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Organic meat brand raises $15m in funding

US organic poultry business Shenandoah Valley Organic has raised $15m in a funding round for plant modernization.

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Cutting carbon footprints: Tax treats not meat?

Japanese households with higher carbon footprints are also larger consumers of alcohol and confectionery. Researchers therefore suggest that reducing consumption of these items - such as with a carbon tax - could be a way of reducing carbon footprints.

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Sustainability, storytelling, sport and sugar-free lead trends in 2020

Julian Mellentin, food and beverage consultant at New Nutrition Business takes us through the emerging and developing trends impacting nutrition in the LATAM region today, and most importantly, what producers and marketeers need to consider moving into 2020.

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Nutrition scientists’ top ten festive foods for a delicious, nutritious Christmas

The top ten highlights a range of seasonal, nutrient-rich foods that are synonymous with Christmas time (in the UK at least) and the British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) has also provided suggestions for new ways to prepare some old favourites. Sara Stanner, Science Director, British Nutrition Foundation, said: âThe festive season is filled with a whole range of delicious foods, many of which are also nutrient rich and can make a great contribution to the diet. From vitamin C in clementines and fibre in nuts and dried fruit, to omega 3 fats in salmon and B vitamins in turkey. Many of these nutritious, festive foods are also very versatile.â

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