GNT opens colours base for GCC market
Global colours major GNT Group has opened an affiliate office in Dubai to service GCC countries which, the company says, are “becoming aware of the need for real colour solutions”.
Archives for May 17, 2016
Canadian home hydroponics start-up finds UAE distributor
Urban Cultivator has appointed Italian Food Masters as its sole distributor to supply its hydroponic gardening appliances to consumers and food service operators in the United Emirates.
Food and beverage giants pledge to cut trans fats to below 1g per 100g by 2018
Global food and drinks businesses including General Mills, Kellogg, Mars, Nestlé and Unilever have pledged to reduce trans fatty acids to “nutritionally insignificant levels” by the end of 2018.
dispatches from Analytica 2016
Analytica grows international appeal
Analytica 2016 has become more international since the last edition two years ago, according to the project director of Analytica Munich and the Analytica shows in Asia.
dispatches from Analytica 2016
Agilent Technologies introduces liquid chromatography product family
Agilent Technologies has introduced InfinityLab - a product family of liquid chromatography instruments, columns and supplies – at Analytica 2016 in Munich.
Gulf food companies see declines in first-quarter figures
Savola Group, Saudi Arabia’s biggest food producer, reported a 80.3% fall in first-quarter net profits, missing analysts’ forecasts and after an exceptional gain made a year ago.
Iranian meat suppliers experience export problems to CIS
Despite hopes from Iranian meat exporters that they could increase supplies to the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), deliveries to the region, including most of the post-Soviet Union area, are not yet happening.
Why Is the Middle East hungry? Blame armed conflict
Armed conflict and revolutions have halted and in some cases reverse progress made by Middle Eastern and North African countries in reaching the UN’s development goals.
World Steak Challenge 2016 now open for entries
Following the success of the inaugural World Steak Challenge, organised by GlobalMeatNews, the international competition to crown the best steak on the planet has returned.
'It's still an attractive market': How are companies overcoming political instability in Turkey?
At the crossroads of east and west, Turkey offers huge promise but given the current political and economic situation, there are also challenges. FoodNavigator spoke to both Turkish and global companies at Food Ingredients in Istanbul this month to get...
Fruit and vegetables may prevent diabetes and Alzheimer’s: Study
A diet rich in fruits and vegetables may help to protect against age-related inflammation observed in diabetes, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease, a study has demonstrated.
dispatches from Analytica 2016
Seward EVOlves food sample preparation
Seward has launched a laboratory blender and sample preparation bags at Analytica 2016.
dispatches from Analytica 2016
Who launched what at Analytica 2016?
FoodQualityNews hit the show floor of Analytica last week to bring you all the news and views relevant to food safety and quality control. Below are some of the product launches.
McDonald’s among 11 in trans fats phase-out pledge
Eleven of the world’s largest food and beverage companies, including fast-food chain McDonald’s, have pledged to reduce industrially produced trans fats globally within the next two years.
PE fund acquires Middle East operator of Cinnabon and Seattle’s Best
Fajr Capital, a private equity investor in high-growth markets across the Middle East and Asia, has completed its acquisition of Cravia Group, one of the fastest-growing food and beverage platforms in the Middle East.
Study adds confusion over ‘best time’ to introduce solid foods
In contrast to previous research, a new analysis has found no link between the age at which babies are introduced to solid foods and later risk of childhood obesity.
Online Forum: Call for Panelists
The next billion dollar confectionery brand: Confectionery Innovation 2016
ConfectioneryNews will host a free-to-view online forum on confectionery product development and is seeking expert panelists.