Cornelius Group launches Nordic division
UK company Cornelius Group has announced plans to launch a new business arm in Scandinavia, with a view to flexing its muscles in a region of potential growth for the company.
Archives for March 22, 2016
HKScan wins environmental plant permit
Nordic meat giant HKScan has won crucial environmental permits necessary for the business to run slaughter and meat processing work at its unfinished Rauma facility in Finland.
Brazilian boom in ME as exporters grow sales
Brazilian food producers BRF, JBS and Minerva all grew their Middle Eastern business in 2015, as BRF brings forward expansion plans for its Abu Dhabi factory.
FMI report says Greek yogurt still growing
A new report by Future Market Insights (FMI), Yoghurt Market: Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment 2015 – 2025 is being published in May 2016.
The factory of the future: Coca-Cola Enterprises sets out a vision for sustainable manufacturing
Emerging technology, big data, and innovations like smart labels and smart kitchens can help transform the food and drink industry for a sustainable future, according to a Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) report.
Italy in front on beef water use
Beef production in Italy is economical when it comes to water consumption and is below the international average for water use, according to the Italian meat body Carni Sostenibili.
Certification bodies respond to IFS suspension
Certiquality and Bureau Veritas Certification Denmark have cited ‘administrative issues’ after being temporarily suspended by International Featured Standards (IFS).
Egypt wheat row turns toxic
Egypt’s wheat import dispute continues, with mixed messages on fungal infection rates sparking panic about cancer-causing bread, as a currency devaluation puts strain on food prices.
Sugar tax
Sugar tax could spark industry legal action
Soft drinks companies are looking into options, including legal action, in the wake of the government plans to introduce a soft drinks tax.
Industrial potential for method that mass produces natural preservatives
Food innovation company TOP BV and Phytonext have put the finishing touches on a research method that produces natural preservatives on an industrial scale.
ARCHIVE ARTICLE OF THE WEEK
What does it take to give a niche ingredient superfood staying power? A re-think of the supply chain
What does it take to give a niche ingredient sustained consumer demand rather than a brief moment of superfood fame? A radical re-think of how you control the supply chain can help. FoodNavigator spoke to two companies that are doing just that.
Industry united in condemning Brussels terrorist attacks
Terrorist attacks in the Belgian capital of Brussels today have left at least 34 people dead, in a series of coordinated attacks that have been condemned by industry and world leaders alike.
Danube Soya ends use of glyphosate as desiccant in EU soy
Environment MEPs call for glyphosate ban
The EU Commission should not renew the approval of glyphosate as long as concerns remain about its carcinogenicity, said MEPs.
Bartlett plans potato push in ME
British potato producer Albert Bartlett is pushing ahead with its expansion into the Middle East through its Al Dahra Bartlett JV, with more UAE marketing and plans for Saudi retail.