Waters targets quantitative and qualitative applications
Waters Corporation has introduced two Xevo mass spectrometers for benchtop quantitative and qualitative applications.
Archives for July 2, 2014
Analyst Insight: The battle between fructose and glucose
Manufacturers should look to reduce overall use and reliance on sugar and not focus on replacing fructose with glucose, while concerns over HFCS should start to disperse as newer research invalidates current thinking, says Laura Jones of Mintel.
Petra delivers for Barry Callebaut in nine month results
Barry Callebaut has registered sales growth in its nine month results driven by the recently acquired Petra Foods cocoa business.
Eliot Beer
Regional Brazilian coffee imports soar 20% as prices fall
The Arab world’s Brazilian coffee imports rose 20% year-on-year by volume in the first five months of 2014, while revenue fell 7.7% over the same period.
Almarai and PepsiCo plan $345m Egypt investment
Almarai and PepsiCo announced a joint plan to invest US$345m in projects in Egypt over the next five years, taking advantage of the growing stability in the country.
Cranberry juice brand Ocean Spray hits the GCC
US cranberry juice brand Ocean Spray has announced the official launch of its products in the GCC, to tap into the region’s growth markets.
Global beef market prices forecast to strengthen
The global beef market is set to regain its positive momentum in the third quarter of the year once the current high supply has worked its way through the system, according to Rabobank.
Regional governments work to hold down Ramadan food prices
Governments across the Middle East are trying to enforce price controls on food staples ahead of Ramadan, as consumers report price rises of up to 40%.
Iraq violence threatens critical harvest, says FAO
The recent conflict in Iraq has pushed the country to the brink of a food supply crisis through risks to harvests and growing refugee numbers, the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has warned.
Blanket EU driftnet fishing ban ‘completely inappropriate’ for UK waters, says DEFRA
The UK’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has said it will seek to opt out of a proposed pan-EU ban on driftnet fishing.
Al Khaili Group to build food factory in Kizad
The UAE’s Saif Al Khaili Group has signed up to build a food processing facility in Abu Dhabi Ports’ Kizad Food Cluster, as part of a major industrial project, Kizad has announced.
Top 10 foodborne parasite list to create public awareness
A "Top Ten" list identifying foodborne parasites of greatest global concern has been released to create public awareness around the issue.
Oman’s $130m shrimp farm names lead contractor
The US$130m Qurun Aquapolis aquaculture project in Oman announced the appointment of its lead contractor this month, with construction scheduled to be completed by 2016.
Global food prices fall for third consecutive month, says FAO
The FAO Food Price Index was down for a third consecutive month in June, as good supply and improved global production prospects for wheat, maize and palm oil lowered prices.
Insights from IFT 2014
The sky’s the limit for malleable energy category: Mintel
The concept of “energy” is a multifaceted one, to be sure: it can come in bursts or slowly; via beverages, shots, biscuits or bars; with appeal that spans sports nutrition, weight management and even kids.
GlobalMeatNews Meat World Cup - France v Argentina
Following the group stage of the GlobalMeatNews Meat World Cup, we are now in the second round, where the winning teams from the last round are going head-to-head in terms of beef production stats.
Italian food exports to GCC leap 21%
Italian food exports to the GCC were up 21% in 2013, with the UAE and Saudi Arabia leading the growth and sales, according to figures from Italian food export organisation Cibus.
Health for breakfast; indulgence for lunch - Instant porridge blossoms in Russia
Instant hot cereal is rising in Russia as urban consumers seek healthy, convenient options, but beware - indulgence remains top of mind, says an analyst from Canadean.