Brazil to overtake US as world’s top meat exporter
Brazil will continue to challenge the US for the position of being the world’s biggest meat producer and exporter over the next decade, according to government estimates.
Archives for August 15, 2016
Confectionery industry open to pan-EU 250 calorie cap per portion
Nestlé, Mars and Mondelēz are willing to discuss setting an industry-wide 250 kcal limit on confectionery portions across Europe.
Supermarkets identified as main junk-food source for consumers: Study
Improving access to healthy foods may not be as effective in changing dietary habits as previously thought, as a study identifies supermarkets as the main source of junk food among consumers.
UPM Conveyors helps Tims Dairy ramp up yogurt production
UPM Conveyors has worked with UK company Tims Dairy to deliver the necessary expansion required to meet commercial demand.
Loma switches grade of test pieces
Loma Systems has changed its range of ferrous, brass non-ferrous and stainless steel test pieces.
PLUS: Investigation into E. coli O157 outbreak linked to cheese continues
Source not identified as PHE declares outbreak over
An outbreak of E. coli O157 which sickened 161 people has ended, according to Public Health England (PHE).
The future of tea: From hangover cures to tea jellies, Tetley’s top five predictions
From teas enriched with medicines to programmable tea taps, the humble brew could see a dramatic evolution over the coming years, says Tetley. Even the concept of tea consumed as a liquid could be challenged.
Natural gum can improve tapioca starch performance and keep ‘clean label’ intact: study
A natural gum can be used to improve the functionality of tapioca starch without impacting ‘clean label’ claims, according to new research.
Cattle consumption must be halved to hit EU climate targets
Slashing cattle consumption by 50% will have a bigger environmental impact than cutting food waste, new research suggests.
France experiences increase in pork exports
Exports of pork from France have increased by 11% to 232,000 tonnes for the first half of the year, according to latest figures from France Customs.