Nestlé to use natural refrigerants on all ice cream freezers in 2015
Nestlé is extending a European initiative, to buy natural refrigerants instead of synthetic ones, globally from January 2015.
Archives for December 9, 2014
Economic crisis may force Russians to cut meat consumption
Russian meat producers believe the negative trends in the country’s economy, including a high level of inflation and a fall in the real incomes of the population, together with a rise of prices for meat products, may cut the demand in the domestic meat...
China’s meat producers seek more export opportunities in Russia
Five more Chinese companies have filed requests with China’s General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ) to export meat products to Russia, as China’s meat sector sees growing export opportunities in the market.
Ingredient origin labelling should remain voluntary under FIC regs, say suppliers
Food Information for Consumers (FIC) legislation should allow manufacturers to choose whether to label ingredient origins to avoid costly, complicated and unnecessary changes, say suppliers.
M&A deals to remain strong in 2015
More than £20.2bn was exchanged in food and drink business mergers and acquisitions (M&As) in 2014, according to figures from Catalyst Corporate Finance (CCF).
Brain mechanism may explain glucose cravings
An enzyme in the brain called glucokinase may drive our desire for glucose-rich starchy and sugary foods, according to research in rats from Imperial College London.
European Commission predicts medium-term growth for all EU meat sectors, bar beef
European Union (EU) beef production will be boosted next year (2014-2015) according to the European Commission’s annual market outlook report covering the next decade, published on Friday (5 December).
FAO: Global food prices have stabilised – for now
Global food prices have stabilised after several years of volatility, according to the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).