New Zealand fears Brexit will ‘disrupt’ red meat trade
Britain’s possible exit from the EU would mean two years of trade uncertainty for red meat importers to Europe, Beef + Lamb New Zealand has warned.
Archives for June 22, 2016
Right tool for the job: Protein fortification of baked goods and snacks
Experts from food and drink advisory service Campden BRI look at some of the key factors to consider when choosing the most suitable protein source for fortifying bakery and snacking products.
Nestlé brings youth apprenticeships to Africa
Nestlé is extending its youth apprenticeships and training schemes to Africa, a continent where it says business goals and social impact converge.
'The mass-market approach doesn't work anymore; retailers need to shrink to grow': IRI
Bigger ranges mean bigger sales, right? Wrong. Retailers right across the EU are undergoing a “range re-set programme” and the general target is a reduction of 30%, according to IRI.
Danish Crown welcomes SPF-Danmark takeover
Danish Crown has welcomed the strengthening of its distribution system through the acquisition of livestock transporter SPF-Danmark, after it bought out pork producer Tican’s 10% stake.
Don't give children palm oil, says Italian consumer group
After finding that 12 kids' food products from Nestlé, Barilla, Ferrero and Danone contain high levels of carcinogen 3-MCPD, Italian consumer group Altroconsumo is calling on parents to stop giving products that contain palm oil to children.
SCIENCE SHORT
You are WHEN you eat: Are guidelines needed for eating times?
Meal times should be considered in future national dietary guidelines as irregular meal patterns may contribute to a higher BMI and blood pressure than for people who eat at set times with others, say scientists.
900 strike at Nestlé plant in Turkey for third day
Nestlé is facing industrial action at its Karacabey factory in Turkey following a dispute with the Tek Gıda İş Union.
Natural plant extract proven to preserve meat shelf-life
A natural plant extract that can preserve frozen meat without negatively impacting its flavour, odour or colour, has been developed by Kemin.