Don’t blame companies for unhealthy products, says food blogger
Consumers are responsible for their own food choices, and shouldn’t expect food producers to educate them about nutrition, according to a UAE food blogger behind a new campaign.
Archives for July 13, 2015
Listeria sampling concerns raised in FVO audit
Sampling for Listeria monocytogenes after cleaning in Denmark undermines the sensitivity of testing of processing areas and equipment, according to a Food and Veterinary Office (FVO) audit.
Ukraine pork and poultry exports soar
Ukraine reported a strong increase in pork and poultry export volumes in the first half of 2015, as overseas supplies became more profitable following the devaluation of Ukraine’s currency, the hryvnia.
dispatches from codex alimentarius, geneva
Codex backs work on international standard for quinoa
Bolivia and the US have been given the go ahead to work on an international standard for quinoa by the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC).
Almarai profit up 22%, but subsidiaries lose US$87m
Saudi food producer Almarai announced a 22.4% rise in profits to reach US$141m for its second quarter, with increased sales, but also a US$87.5m write-down of its subsidiaries.
Egypt rocked by dog and donkey meat scandal
Egyptians have been unknowingly eating dog and donkey meat, along with meat that is not Halal, the country’s head of food safety has said.
More info needed on organic food, says UAE study
Most UAE consumers are aware of, and approve of, organic food, but feel limited by inadequate knowledge, high cost and poor availability of organic products, according to a study.
Mohebi Logistics extends Nestlé deal, plans $150m DWC hub
Mohebi Logistics and Nestlé have signed a new seven-year agreement, as the logistics firm starts work on a new US$150m hub in Dubai World Central (DWC).
Brazil dessert firm seeks GCC distributors
Brazilian dessert producer Mr Bey wants to expand its GCC distribution beyond its current Saudi clients, as the firm targets a major increase in its export business.
Big issues and even bigger stakes: the importance of transparency and good communication
From GM to junk food, many food industry issues go beyond the realm of the industry itself – they shape, and are shaped by, our world view says one expert at IFT. So what approach should companies take when dealing with such big issues that both...
Lab meat, plant proteins and insects: Which alternative proteins will feed the world?
The quest for alternatives to animal-derived proteins has led to a huge amount of innovation - some proteins are already thriving on the market and others have some way to go. FoodNavigator looks at the latest trends at IFT.