Russian meat firms develop consumer packs to support sales
Top Russian meat producers are increasingly producing meat in so-called ‘consumer packs’, with the aim of gaining a bigger sales margin in this segment of the market.
Archives for July 18, 2016
Chia seed drinks tap into consumer movement ‘away from all things sugary’
Chia seed based drinks can disrupt the beverage market thanks to two key attributes: around 33% less sugar than fruit juice and an array of functional benefits, according to chia seed based drink brand wow.
Noodle and sprout producer shut due to unsanitary conditions
A Minnesota-based noodle and sprout producer has been ordered to stop operating in court.
Coca-Cola turns to baobab in new low calorie soft drink brand
Coca-Cola has launched a soft drink which counts baobab extract among its ingredients: a beverage that could be rolled out globally in the future.
FDA updates food facility registration requirements
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has finalized a rule to improve accuracy of the food facility registration database.
An excess of red meat might harm kidneys, study suggests
The risk of developing chronic kidney conditions is strongly linked to high red meat consumption, a study has suggested.
Has the meal kit craze arrived in Europe?
Meal kits have taken the US by storm with sales skyrocketing in the past year – and with increasing numbers of young Europeans feeling uncertain of their cooking stills but wanting to get creative in the kitchen, Europe is set to be next, says Mintel.
Renewed call for bakers to end use of wheat sprayed with glyphosate
Campaigners are urging major UK bread manufacturers and supermarkets not to use flour from wheat sprayed with glyphosate immediately before harvest.
Optical and sensor-based sorting has become necessity rather than luxury - TOMRA
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an estimated 600 million people – almost 10% of the global population – fall ill after eating contaminated food.
MHP: Middle East boosts poultry growth as it expands there
Ukraine’s MHP has reported growth in poultry production, with sales reinforced by a robust export upswing to the Middle East in its preliminary half-year results, posted on 19 July.
Where next for Brexit Britain?
The trade rule book with Britain will be torn up and rewritten once newly-elected British Prime Minister Theresa May triggers Article 50 – but what are the likeliest trading options?
Call for UK to bulk up childhood obesity strategy in wake of leaked plans
Action on Sugar is urging the UK government to revise its childhood obesity strategy, alleging that leaked draft documents show plans do not go far enough.
Meat industry body set up to track market
The European Commission has established the Meat Market Observatory (Meat MO) to improve transparency in the meat industry and empower it to plan and prepare for a future crisis.