Iran sanctions lifted, but rising Saudi tensions threaten food trade
The lifting of sanctions against Iran will open up new possibilities for the food sector, but growing tensions with Saudi Arabia makes GCC trade less certain.
Archives for January 28, 2016
Coffee boom brewing at Gulfood
Next month’s Gulfood will have a distinct coffee flavour, as the booming regional coffee sector hits around US$6.5bn – or 8% of the global coffee market.
Middle East shines in tough Brazil agribusiness export market
Brazil’s agribusiness sales to the Middle East totalled US$7.2bn in 2015, making up 8% of the country’s agribusiness exports, and staying steady while other regions fell in value.
A&W: 'We have learned from this outbreak'
Cross contamination investigated as Salmonella from cucumber outbreak grows
Almost 900 illnesses have been linked to Salmonella Poona from “slicer” cucumbers, supplied by Andrew and Williamson Fresh Produce and grown in Baja, Mexico.
Barentz sets up joint venture in Iran
The Dutch food ingredients company Barentz International has announced a joint venture with Future Way Holdings in Iran to accelerate growth in the country.
Business Leaders’ Forum
Four food and drink industry surprises of 2015
A shift in power from retailers to their suppliers, leading to a better year than expected, was one of four key surprises that shaped the UK food and drink industry last year, Paul Wilkson, chair of the Food Manufacture Group Business Leaders’ Forum told...
Nottingham Trent University joins Food Authenticity Network
Nottingham Trent University has been recognised as a Centre of Expertise (CoE) for authenticity testing and will become part of the government’s Food Authenticity Network.
FSMA rules push importance of employee hygiene, says Best Sanitizers
Human hands can be a source for transferring pathogens from the contaminated source to surfaces, utensils, ingredients and finished food products, according to Best Sanitizers.
Almarai profits up 14%, but costs set to soar
Almarai announced a 14.4% increase in annual profits, to US$510m, but said it expected costs to rise US$133m in 2016 due to increased costs, as it bought US land worth US$31.8m.
Del Monte eyes KSA and Jordan farms
Del Monte is planning to acquire farms in Saudi Arabia and Jordan, to add to its current UAE and Turkey sites, and is planning new regional product launches at Gulfood.
Quality crisis in Russia’s sausage market
Russian sausage manufacturers are gradually decreasing the quality of their products in a bid to constrain production costs, according to a report from St Petersburg consumer protection organisation Public Control.
EFSA comes under fire for latest 'revolving door' industry recruitment
Barbara Gallani, chief scientist at UK food industry lobby Food and Drink Federation will become EFSA’s communication head in May – an appointment that has sparked criticism over its revolving door recruitment process.
How do different dietary fatty acids influence body fat?
The way in which the body 'distributes' fat may be different depending on the dietary fatty acids consumed as well as genetic factors, Canadian researchers have found.
Savola annual profit down 13%, as new CEO takes over
Savola’s full-year profits were down 13.5% on 2014 at US$478m thanks to a subsidiary sale, as Q4 profits beat analyst predictions, and the firm announced a new CEO appointment.
Séralini study on GMO toxicity ‘disappears’ after one day online
A study into long-term observational data by Seralini shows that GM Bt176 maize is “most probably” toxic in animals – but the paper has since ‘disappeared’ from the online journal after only one day online.
Way Better Snacks expands range and tips further growth in sprouted grains
Way Better Snacks has unveiled its latest product – a nacho-flavored tortilla chip – and tipped its signature sprouted grains as a major growth area for snacking.
UK shoppers pay 89% more for organic food: survey
UK consumers are paying an 89% premium for organic products at the major supermarkets, according to a survey, while more than half of organic shoppers think they pay too much.