Danish Crown pays £28.4m extra to pig farmers
Danish Crown – Europe’s largest pork producer – has paid its owners DKK300m (£28.4m) more than it did in 2014 citing “strong financial results”.
Archives for November 26, 2015
WHO report hits already-falling bacon and sausage sales
Three consecutive weeks of double digit falls in UK sales of bacon and sausages provide tangible evidence that the processed meat cancer scare has had an impact on consumer shopping choices, says market research firm IRI.
Detectorless UHPLC offers flexibility – Shimadzu
Shimadzu has introduced a model of the i-Series integrated HPLC and UHPLC (Ultra High Performance Liquid Chromatograph) systems family.
MHP aims to boost poultry exports by 25% in 2016
Ukrainian poultry producer MHP plans to increase export sales of poultry meat by 25-30%, or 35,000–40,000 tonnes (t) in 2016, according to a report from the company’s CFO Victoria Kapelyushnaya.
EFTA identifies weakness in Norwegian audit
Norway must improve its import control system for food of animal origin, according to the European Free Trade Association (EFTA).
Bright blue water: Smart-chimp moves spirulina from supplement section to beverage aisle
The bright blue color of smart-chimp’s water – created by the inclusion of spirulina extract – keeps the beverage in consumers’ minds long after the last sip, according to the brand’s co-founder.
Campden BRI opens consumer test centre
Campden BRI has opened a consumer test centre in Leamington Spa, UK, to support new product development and provide consumer research on food and drink products.
China drives growth of EU pork exports
Exports of pork in Europe reached the second-highest level on record thanks to a growing appetite for pork in China, new data from AHDB Pork has revealed.
Food for thought: What we learnt at Food Matters Live
After three days of debates, seminars and demonstrations at Food Matters Live, there are major challenges and themes the industry needs to reflect upon - we've rounded up some of the most compelling.
Commission clears Solina acquisition
The European Commission has cleared the acquisition of French ingredient supplier Solina by private investment company Ardian.