Spain woos Greece over meat exports
Spanish meat producers, seeking new export sales to compensate for repeated bans on deliveries to Russia, have stepped up efforts to woo importers and agents in Greece.
Archives for November 19, 2014
Special edition: Track and Trace
Revolutionising traceability? DNA barcodes track the food, not the package
Food producers will be able to spray unique DNA barcodes directly onto food to improve traceability, when DNATrax becomes commercially available next year.
EC pledges €28m for Baltic dairy farmers impacted by Russian embargo
The European Commission (EC) has pledged €28m (US$35m) in financial aid for Baltic milk producers “particularly adversely affected” by the Russian embargo.
Nestlé gluten-free cornflakes hit Europe
Cereal Partners Worldwide (CPW) has developed Nestlé gluten-free cornflakes for select European countries to capture increasing interest from non-celiac dieters.
InstantLabs fights food fraud with seafood ID tests
InstantLabs has launched the first of a series of DNA tests for seafood, to combat the increasing problem of fraud in the sector.
Not so sweet? Honey Monster cereal value to plummet €10m
Raisio will reduce the book value of Honey Monster cereal by €10m – a move that comes just weeks after its multi-million brand revamp of the product.
Deforestation-free commitments need to turn into actions: CDP
Companies make commitments to deforestation-free supply chains but some are still failing to take action, according to a report from the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP).
Sustainable palm oil milestone in sight for Unilever
Unilever will be able to guarantee 100% sustainable palm oil for its European food business by the end of this year, it has announced.
Healthy planet, healthy people: Balancing carbon footprint and optimal nutrition
Plant-derived foods have been suggested as preferable to those of animal origin from an environmental perspective as well as for health – but nutrient density must be taken into account, suggests a new study.
dispatches from Emballage 2014, Paris
Dylog targets detection of similar density contaminants
Dylog has launched an X-ray machine to detect low density products at Emballage 2014, in Paris.
Special edition: Track & Trace
Lascom updates CPG software to edit product specifications prior to INCO
Lascom, which develops PLM (product lifecycle management) software, has updated its CPG version to better manage data and documents ahead of the 1169/2011 European regulation consumer information on food (INCO Regulation), which comes into effect on...
Lactalis enters race to acquire Egyptian cheesemaker Arab Dairy
French dairy giant Lactalis has entered the race to acquire Arab Dairy Products Company with an offer that tops all earlier bids for the Egyptian cheesemaker.
UK bird flu strain confirmed as H5N8
The recent outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza in the UK has been confirmed as the H5N8 strain of the disease - the same as the outbreaks in the Netherlands and Germany this month.
Dispatches from Food Matters Live, London
Gluten-free health benefits? For those without an intolerance there's no proof, claim experts
Choosing gluten-free food is a lifestyle choice, but there is no evidence that it’s a healthier option for those not suffering from gluten intolerance, say experts.
BEUC kicks off campaign for antibiotic reduction in livestock
The European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) has launched a campaign urging EU institutions to restrict the use of antibiotics in livestock.
WINE VISION 2014: FOCUS ON...SMART VIRAL MARKETING
‘Nice wine, no corkscrew?’ Mirabeau En Provence solution strikes YouTube gold with 8 million+ views
Mirabeau En Provence owner Stephen Cronk says the desire for a direct consumer connection inspired him to record a 50 second YouTube video that's won the Rosé producer a staggering 8m+ views to date.