Ireland woos Spanish cattle heads
The Irish ambassador to Spain, David Cooney, has hosted a joint dinner with the Irish food body Bord Bía to promote exports of Irish cattle to Spain.
Archives for February 10, 2016
Significant drop in pig population forecast for Estonia
Pig farming in Estonia is facing tough challenges, due to African swine fever (ASF), irrational moves by the country’s veterinary authorities and a negative market outlook, according to market participants.
HKScan hit by struggles in Denmark
Poor performance in Denmark hit HKScan’s fourth quarter results, although it has defied the effects of the Russian meat ban, African Swine Fever and stiff competition to boost annual pre-tax profit.
Bacterial molecules found in processed meals could pave way to healthier foods
By identifying and removing bacterial molecules during the production process, manufacturers can make processed foods healthier, according to a study.
Organic growth set to double – but it won’t feed the planet alone: Study
Sales of organic food and drink are set to double by 2018 but this is not enough to feed the world – a truly sustainable farming system is needed for future food and ecosystem security, say researchers.
Big, fat and deficient: The UK’s double diet burden
Micronutrient deficiencies have been overshadowed by the so-called ‘war on sugar’, science director for British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) warns following the publication of a report.
RSPO Next draws mixed reactions over environmental stance
The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil's RSPO Next allows manufacturers to demonstrate a tougher stance on deforestation, forest fires and peatland clearance – but it has been slammed by Greenpeace which says many progressive companies and governments...
Celeb chefs and free-from trend driving surge of interest in buckwheat
UK supermarket chain Waitrose has reported a boom in sales of buckwheat – while the number of global baking ingredient launches using buckwheat flour has more than doubled in the past three years.
France dethrones US as top innovator in global retail pizza market
France has usurped the US as the most innovative retail pizza market, according to new Mintel research.