Eurobesity bulges to 1 in 6
The Maltese and Latvians are the fattest Europeans in a continent where 1 in 6 are now rated obese, according to a survey that found age and education were key factors.
Archives for October 24, 2016
Option paralysis: Consumers were confused by 'Choices'
Dutch ditch healthy eating logo for an app
The Dutch government has ordered the industry-led healthy eating logo to be phased out and replaced with an app that allows consumers to scan products for nutrition information.
Embrace organic, say experts, who predict 9.2% growth
Sales of organic food will grow almost three times faster than non-organic, according to forecasts by Rabobank.
A fortified egg a day could keep winter vitamin D deficiency away
Eating seven vitamin D-fortified eggs a week could be enough to keep winter vitamin D status in adults in check, say EU-funded researchers.
Projects get backing from Center for Produce Safety
The Center for Produce Safety (CPS) has requested proposals on food safety research with $3m available to fund projects.
Multi-country Salmonella outbreak with link to Polish egg farm
Seven countries have reported 112 confirmed and 148 probable cases of Salmonella Enteritidis linked to eggs since May.
Strong margin growth for SME manufacturers, thanks to craft and artisan trends
The artisan food boom continues to fuel profitability of SME (small and medium size enterprise) food and drink manufacturers, evidenced by the success of craft brewers and gin distillers, says commercial law firm EMW.
'This product is not against cheese'
Plant-based pioneers say lactofermented soy will enrich traditional cheese sector
"Soy is good, but lactofermented soy is better," says French firm Sojami which predicts its patented process for creating plant-based cheese will lead to a vegan cheese industry as rich and diverse as dairy. (Just don't call it cheese.)
Guest Article - Trend Report
Digital tech to change confectionery travel retail space
Technology is set to enrich the travel retail segment, where confectionery is already the most purchased category, says retail marketing agency HRG.
Poland’s QFG launches new meat processing plant
Polish meat processor QFG has opened a new plant in Pionki, in the country’s central region. The facility is the company’s third meat processing plant in the Polish market.