Myth busting: Fruit juice industry must address false consumer perceptions, says Unijus
Many consumers still believe that fruit juice contains large amounts of added sugars: a myth that the industry needs to address, according to Unijus.
Archives for December 15, 2016
‘Bring home the bacon’: Pecan Deluxe Candy launches bacon fudge pieces
Pecan Deluxe Candy (Europe) has launched bacon and smoky bacon flavor fudge pieces to stay ahead of the competition.
EU organic farming regulation still proving divisive
EU agriculture ministers have failed to reach a consensus on the proposal for organic regulation.
2016: The year of the sugar tax
Debate around sugar taxes has hit the limelight this year, with the controversial topic grabbing headlines around the globe.
Four big trends in chocolate for 2017: Cargill identifies growth drivers
Cargill says indulgent, premium, healthy, and sustainable and clean, will be the key trends driving the chocolate and cocoa industry next year.
Arla Foods to head Danish initiative to boost exports
A major push to create new jobs and increase exports in the Danish food sector by more than DKK 30bn (€4bn) has been backed by food industry giants Arla Foods, Novozymes and Chr. Hansen.
EFSA and BfR look at traceback and predictive modelling of outbreaks
Use of traceback and predictive modelling tools created by the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) will be expanded under a partnership with the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
Russia’s pork consumption hits record high
Russian pork consumption hit 25kg per capita this year, which could be a 25-year high, said Yuri Kovalev, CEO of the Russian Union of Pork Producers (RUPP), in a speech at Moscow’s Pig Farming 2016 Conference.
Consumers willing to pay 75% more for known ingredients: Survey
Branding ingredients has a mixed record of success but a survey reveals worldwide demand for recognisable ingredients.