Big firms suffer from ‘store cupboard NPD’: Consultant
Start-ups are more open-minded when it comes to new ingredients and flavours, while big players tend to stick with what’s in the store cupboard, says new product development (NPD) veteran.
Archives for February 16, 2016
Organic meat & dairy has more omega-3 but amounts aren't 'nutritionally relevant'
Organic meat and dairy products have more healthy omega-3 fatty acids according to a large meta-analysis review - but experts have warned the amounts are too small to actually have an impact on diet.
Sweden and Denmark hit by norovirus outbreak
Norovirus in oysters from France has sickened more than 100 people in Denmark and Sweden.
Saudi signs up to BAP aquaculture standards
Saudi Arabia has adopted the Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certification scheme for all aquaculture projects, with all existing firms required to gain BAP certification this year.
FAO member countries urged to lobby over edible insects
Member countries of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) are being urged to lobby the UN body to clarify its position on edible insects.
Egypt import rules may hit food producers
New rules for exporters to Egypt to register their factories and submit to inspections may hit food producers, as it will reduce “unnecessary imports”, says Egypt’s top banker.
Emaar boss leads $2bn purchase of Americana
The sale of Kuwaiti food giant Americana is finally going ahead, as GCC investors buy 69% of the firm for a rumoured US$2bn (€1.79bn) after nearly two-years of negotiations.
Wheat markets in turmoil as Egypt rejects shipment
EGYPT ROUNDUP: There was confusion as Egypt rejected wheat from Bunge and backtracks on price reforms, but food producers announce strong profit growth and plan investments.
dispatches from SOFHT Allergen conference
Industry experts identify allergen focus areas
The difference between validation and verification of cleaning, allergen risk assessment and confusion around ‘may contain’ labelling statements where some debated topics during an industry conference last week.
An egg a day doesn't hurt your heart, study concludes
Eating one egg a day or a high intake of dietary cholesterol are not linked with an increased risk of a heart attack, a study has suggested.
Organic meat twice as good for you, report finds
Eating organic meat instead of non-organic meat could provide you with double the amount of essential nutrients and may lower the risk of heart disease, a study by Newcastle University has found.
Polish poultry processor eyes €45m investment
Polish poultry meat processor SuperDrob SA has unveiled plans to invest at least PLN200 million (€45m) with the aim of raising its output capacity, building a new facility and expanding its sales, according to Jaroslaw Kowalewski, the company’s deputy...
EU urged to open pork trade with Russia
The EU farming body Copa-Cogeca has urged farm ministers to open trade talks with Russia – once a key market for pork – as the beleaguered industry continues to struggle with low prices.
Neogen: AFNOR validation will boost access to EU markets
Neogen’s assay to detect Listeria has received AFNOR validation which the firm said will allow it to access a number of European markets.
Barentz forms Iran JV to tap Middle East market
Dutch ingredients producer Barentz International has established a new joint distribution venture in Iran with Future Way Holding, to tap into the formerly-restricted market.
Agthia’s 2015 profit up 20% as consumer sales boom
UAE food producer Agthia’s full-year profit for 2015 rose 20% to hit $62.9m (€56.3m) thanks to strong consumer sales, as the company aims to become a billion dollar firm by 2020.