The nutra space: Eyes turn to 2017
Only the seemingly foolish would have predicted 2016 would see the UK vote to leave the EU and Donald Trump win the US presidential election. But in the post-truth era, these are the facts.
Archives for December 23, 2016
France’s boomerang tax on flour
The unpopular ‘Taxe Farine’ has reared its head again, after being supressed last month.
NFU vows to continue fight against methane emissions
The UK’s National Farmers’ Union (NFU) says livestock producers need to keep up their efforts to reduce methane emissions, but said factors outside agriculture must be investigated as new research shows greenhouse gas levels are rising.
Russian sausage producers wage war on discounts
Russia’s largest sausage manufacturers are urging retailers to drop discount promotions as they look to halt a three-year fall in sales, the Gorbatov’s All-Russian Meat Research Institute (VNIIMP) claims.
Ostrich meat processor embraces new technology
One of the world’s largest ostrich meat processors, Klein Karoo, says a decision to launch industry-leading technology across its operations has brought “huge benefits” by simplifying traceability.
Screen time contributes to Santa-like waistlines: Study
Gifts given from the heart this Christmas may not be good for waistlines as a study identifies popular presents such smartphones, tablets and video games as contributing to obesity rates in children.
5 Fantastic Meats and Where to Find Them
There has been much in the news to make one huffle and puff, the latest Harry Potter spin-off movie got the GlobalMeatNews team thinking about all the magic exotic meats on the market.
2016: The good, the bad and the ugly
The food sector rarely fails to deliver when it comes to news and 2016 has been no exception. Here’s my pick of the good, the bad, the ugly and the annoying.
Allinson’s unveils new bread loaf size designed for smaller households
The UK bakery has launched a range of 12-slice 650g bread loaves based on customer insights.