EU project hopes to remove uptake barriers for novel food processing tech
An EU project is to validate optimum controls for three technologies to boost market uptake.
Archives for October 4, 2015
Cattlemen praise positive outcome to US trade talks
The successful conclusion to Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) talks, which focused on removing trade barriers between the US and several Pacific Rim countries, has been welcomed by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA).
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pH stable culture will 'revolutionize' yogurt production, says Chr Hansen
Chr Hansen has developed a yogurt culture it claims will "revolutionize" production and significantly reduce ingredient costs.
Millions of Russians to get ration cards for meat purchasing
Russia’s government aims to subsidise the cost of poultry, red meat and some other foods by 30-50% for 15-16 million of the country’s poorest citizens.
UK's organic standards up for public consultation
The Soil Association is updating its organic standards to make them more practical and transparent and is calling on the public to give its opinion in an open consultation.
Small businesses and social scientists must collaborate for a sustainable food chain
Food labelling and ethical certification aren’t as effective as we think - for a sustainable food chain, small and medium businesses need to team up with social scientists to create ‘attentive consumption’ and transform the supply chain, say participants...
Mondelēz to ramp up Oreo distribution in Russia
Russian biscuit market leader Mondelēz International has begun producing Oreo in Russia and plans to enhance distribution and marketing support to leverage the brand.
Top snacking trends: Texture, flavour and on the go
Texture and flavour were among the top six snacking trends that promised opportunities to manufacturers, according to Innova Marketing Insight.
Three more EU countries to opt out of GMO
Malta, Slovenia and Luxemburg filed last minute applications to opt out of GMO cultivation in Europe, bringing the total number to 19 member states..
Danish pig farmers face difficult times
Danish pig farmers are bracing for tough times, with an average farmer set to lose 300,000 Danish Krone (DKK) (US$44,826) income in 2015, on top of higher debt compared with previous years.
Could biomimicry hold the key to engineering healthy oils in to solid fats?
The use of biomimicry to form nature-inspired oleogels could help manufacturers to better structure unsaturated fats to replace trans fats, say researchers.
Finland sets out boar embargo
The Finnish Food Safety Authority Evira is asking that no wild boar meat or food products made from boar should be brought into Finland from the Baltic countries or Poland.
EU competition means pork producers must adapt
EU pork processors must confront three choices to prosper in the face of increased retail competition and squeezed margins, according to market analyst Rabobank.