Last year was a breakthrough year for stevia, says PureCircle
Market demand for stevia last year increased PureCircle’s half-year sales by 24%, the company has said.
Archives for March 17, 2015
EU meat production on the up, says new Commission report
Meat production in Europe is increasing, following years of decline in supply, according to the latest European Commission Short Term Outlook for EU arable crops, dairy and meat markets in 2015 and 2016 (Winter 2015).
Major lift in Danish organic chicken sales prompts investment
New domestic and foreign suppliers are entering the growing organic meat sector in Denmark, encouraged by its long-term prospects, strong consumer demand and government backing.
‘Food businesses will find themselves in hot water if they don’t act quickly to implement necessary FIR changes’
Roythornes law firm has quizzed members of the Fresh Produce Consortium, The Food and Drink Forum, the British Frozen Food Federation, the Artisan Food Trail and Tastes of Anglia about meeting Food Information Regulations (FIR) requirements.
A nutty idea? Reducing foodborne illness with peanuts
White peanut kernel could help reduce Enterohaemorrhagic E. coli (EHEC) and Salmonella, according to a study.
Behind the buzzword: Premiumization
Savvy shoppers and the potency of premiumization: Brands need to justify ‘premium’ tags
Consumers are prepared to pay for high-end products – but sticking the word ‘premium’ on a bottle is no longer enough, according to Mintel.
EU food commodity imports linked to illegal deforestation
The European Union is a major consumer of food commodities sourced from illegally deforested land, according to a new report from Brussels-based NGO Fern.
Hedonism influences perception of food quality, says report
A food product’s sensorial characteristics and its place of production determine the perception of its quality for Italian consumers, a study has found.
Russia looks to boost lamb production in Crimea
Russia is considering creating a large cluster of facilities to rear sheep breeds for meat in Crimea, as part of a project to develop agriculture in the peninsula, according to government administrators in the region.
DNA sprays and added bacteria to fight food fraud
Spray-on DNA or added bacteria may be the future of the fight against food fraud - but analysts warn that consumers could react against more additives being used to guarantee a product’s authenticity or naturalness