Interfood extends equipment offer with German deal
Processing equipment specialist Interfood has extended its processing offer by collaborating with German machinery company Alco.
Archives for March 9, 2015
Dutch player enters busy Chlorella vulgaris market
Unique cultivation methods and upcoming innovative applications help Nutress stand out in the bustling Chlorella vulgaris market, says the Dutch company.
Welsh meat industry sets ambitious growth targets
The Welsh red meat industry is looking to target a 34% uplift in sales by 2020, as part of a new strategy announced today (9 March).
New pork COO announced at Vion
Frans Stortelder is to succeed Godert Tegelberg as chief operating officer of Pork Vion Food.
Climate change may increase foodborne illness
Problems with food security have previously been linked to climate change – but it may also affect food safety and the incidence of foodborne illness, according to a new study.
South Africa opens doors to Brazilian meat
The Brazilian government has received confirmation from the South African health authorities that it is to reopen the market for exports of boneless beef.
Food prices drop to lowest in five years, says FAO
Global food prices have dropped to their lowest level since July 2010, according to the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).
CSB supplies software to German processing firm
CSB System International is now supplying German meat processor Wolf Group, with its enterprise resource planning (ERP) software equipment.
Companies must not ‘switch off’ to good R&D, says Nestlé chief
Great innovations require a long-term roadmap and commitment from the industry in order to succeed, says Nestlé’s head of global R&D.
Mediterranean diet could cut heart disease risk by nearly half
People following a Mediterranean-style diet could slash their risk of heart disease by up to 47%, according to a new ten-year study.
Wendel sells Bureau Veritas shares but remains in control
Wendel has sold 48 million shares in Bureau Veritas, amounting to 10.9% of the share capital for close to €1bn.
Gut bacteria could predict food allergies
Levels and variety of infant gut bacteria may be used to predict food allergies or asthma, say researchers from the University of Alberta.