Net profit at Nestlé fell by more than a third in 2015 as the Swiss food giant missed sales forecasts making price rises difficult in a tough economic climate.
Consumers are in conflict – they want food that is indulgent, healthy and convenient. But this conflict also opens up big opportunities to companies who know where to look for the next trend, says one consumer analyst.
Food firms are making billions off the back of rip-off, Italian-sounding names to the detriment of genuine Italian manufacturers – an 'odious and unfair' practice that should be stopped under EU law, an MEP has said.
The soft drink industry has slammed claims that a 20% tax on sugary drinks would cut UK obesity rates by 5% within nine years – resulting in 3.7M fewer obese people.
By 2018 Russian-Italian firm Marr Russia plans to invest RUB1.5 billion (US$20m) in the construction of a new production and logistics centre in Moscow Oblast, increasing its existing production capacity, according to a statement from deputy head of the...
A proposed new European Union (EU) regulation governing the use of antibiotics on animals has been welcomed with caution by farmers, medical practitioners and medicinal suppliers, after MEPs backed the law on 17 February.
Data published by the UK government today gives a glimpse into the eating habits of 150,000 UK households from 1974 to 2014, revealing a nation that is increasingly health conscious – as it gets increasingly fat.
Cell behaviour is determined by nutrients in the diet, suggesting the biochemical reactions that occur within an organism play a larger part in gene regulation than previously thought, a study has concluded.
The body responsible for promoting agriculture across Europe has called on EU farm ministers to enforce existing regulation on animal rights, not to create new and complex laws.
Is your company an innovative trailblazer in food and nutrition? Unilever Foundry is looking for the brightest company to take part in Food Vision's innovation panel and share insights alongside big industry players at Food Vision in March.
The European Commission has confirmed it has entered into negotiations with Mexico over a bilateral agreement on the trade of organic produce, which may include meat.
The global scale of counterfeit food, the role of ‘big data’ in food safety and horizon scanning to predict and react to supply chain risks were some areas discussed at an industry event.
UK food and drink companies should be made to promote healthy and sustainable diets in order to help tackle the global sugar problem, a new paper says.
Protein-packed milkshakes made from ground-up bugs are a step nearer to becoming common drinks, a consensus of leading scientists and policy makers have claimed.
Food manufacturers have been accused of disclosing nutrition values based on smaller recommended serving sizes in order to boost sales, a team of German researchers have found.
Glyphosate cannot be classed as a probable carcinogen but its use in formulations could be a cause for concern, says the French food safety authority while the German safety body has called for scientific professionalism to spare consumers unnecessary...
Demand for organic cocoa is on the rise but market analysts are predicting supply shortages unless more cocoa producers switch to organic farming – but where’s the incentive to do so when this means reduced yields, higher costs and huge debt?
Two Russian companies plan to create a pig breeding cluster in the far east of the country within the next five years, designed to have a capacity for 1.2 million head of pigs, with an investment of RUB72 billion (US$954m).
Chocolate manufacturers can drive growth in the premium space with heat resistant chocolate nibbles and clean-label Belgian caramel chocolate without added flavors, claims supplier Barry Callebaut.
Legal microbiological criteria should be implemented for Campylobacter creating incentives for producers to lower prevalence in poultry, according to a study looking at Swiss data.
An animal tooth in jam; a beetle in a burger bun; a worm in a chicken nugget and a snail in pick ‘n’ mix sweets were some of the contaminants reported to the Irish food safety agency last year.
The food industry of 2025 will be dominated by six top trends – as indulgence becomes tempered by consumers’ increasing demand for more control – according to the keynote presentation of the City Food Lecture 2016.
Carefully balancing consumers’ age-specific nutritional needs with how and when they eat different foods helped Nestle successfully reduce sodium, sugar and fat significantly in some of its most frequently consumed foods without sacrificing taste.
Start-ups are more open-minded when it comes to new ingredients and flavours, while big players tend to stick with what’s in the store cupboard, says new product development (NPD) veteran.
The difference between validation and verification of cleaning, allergen risk assessment and confusion around ‘may contain’ labelling statements where some debated topics during an industry conference last week.
Dutch ingredients producer Barentz International has established a new joint distribution venture in Iran with Future Way Holding, to tap into the formerly-restricted market.
EGYPT ROUNDUP: There was confusion as Egypt rejected wheat from Bunge and backtracks on price reforms, but food producers announce strong profit growth and plan investments.
Saudi Arabia has adopted the Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certification scheme for all aquaculture projects, with all existing firms required to gain BAP certification this year.
The EU farming body Copa-Cogeca has urged farm ministers to open trade talks with Russia – once a key market for pork – as the beleaguered industry continues to struggle with low prices.
Organic meat and dairy products have more healthy omega-3 fatty acids according to a large meta-analysis review - but experts have warned the amounts are too small to actually have an impact on diet.
The sale of Kuwaiti food giant Americana is finally going ahead, as GCC investors buy 69% of the firm for a rumoured US$2bn (€1.79bn) after nearly two-years of negotiations.
UAE food producer Agthia’s full-year profit for 2015 rose 20% to hit $62.9m (€56.3m) thanks to strong consumer sales, as the company aims to become a billion dollar firm by 2020.
Polish poultry meat processor SuperDrob SA has unveiled plans to invest at least PLN200 million (€45m) with the aim of raising its output capacity, building a new facility and expanding its sales, according to Jaroslaw Kowalewski, the company’s deputy...
Eating organic meat instead of non-organic meat could provide you with double the amount of essential nutrients and may lower the risk of heart disease, a study by Newcastle University has found.
New rules for exporters to Egypt to register their factories and submit to inspections may hit food producers, as it will reduce “unnecessary imports”, says Egypt’s top banker.
UK food and drink manufacturing is continuing its rise – spearheaded by dairy, meat and pastry sectors – according to new figures from the Office of National Statics (ONS), interpreted by Santander Corporate & Commercial.
Small food and drink manufacturers could boost sales and build key business connections thanks to a two-day trade mission to Ireland, arranged by Enterprise Nation.
Sullivan Harbor Farm has been shut down for processing seafood in unsanitary conditions but the business has since been sold and plans to re-open once given approval.
The European Commission (EU) and the Government of Colombia have started talks aimed at securing a bilateral agreement on trade in organic products, it has been announced.
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