Mixed prospects for EU beef sector in 2015
Recent EU reports on prospects for the beef sector this year paint a mixed picture, with supplies expected to be up, but profitability a continuing problem.
Archives for April 22, 2015
Nestlé files all-natural heat resistant chocolate patent
Nestlé has filed a patent for heat-resistant chocolate made by adding fibre from sources such as wheat or citrus fruits.
‘Bust the myth’ of physical inactivity and obesity, urge researchers
Public health messages intended to tackle obesity should focus on unhealthy eating rather than physical activity, which does not promote weight loss, according to an editorial published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.
Firms want to save cleaning time – Foamico
Food and beverage firms are looking to save time on total cleaning, meaning more production time, according to the CEO of Foamico.
When companies try to be cool: A lesson in 'wackaging'
Wackaging – using cute and quirky language on a product’s packaging – seems to be everywhere. But with consumers becoming increasingly cynical, should manufacturers stop trying to be cool?
Antimicrobial strip curtain ‘additional measure’ to tackle bacteria
Strip Curtains Direct has created a PVC strip curtain with an antimicrobial additive as an additional measure to prevent the spread of bacteria in food factories.
EU food and drink trade growing – but could be better
Food and drink trade increased in most of Europe last year – though production in a few member states could have been better, said a representative at FoodDrinkEurope.
Anacail raises funding for ozone technology
Anacail has raised £2m to continue development of its ozone technology for the food processing industry.
Concerns raised over cloned foods in Denmark
Denmark’s Ministry for Food, Agriculture and Fisheries (MFAF/Ministeriet for Fødevarer, Landbrug og Fiskeri) is investigating whether meat (and dairy) products sourced from the offspring of cloned farm animals have found their way onto supermarket...
Coconut oils and spreads on trend in Europe
Coconut oil could be on trend in Europe as saturated fats are no longer regarded to be as harmful for heart health as they were, a Mintel report has said.
Brussels spends extra to promote EU meat sales in face of Russian ban
The Polish, Scottish, Austrian and Belgian meat sectors are significant winners in the latest announcement of European Union (EU) marketing finance, designed to help food companies seize more sales within and outside the EU.