China’s climate agenda sparks pork modernisation
Environmental regulation on the meat industry in China will drive a surge in modernisation for the country’s pork sector, according to Rabobank.
Archives for February 6, 2017
MEPs vote to protect European banana growers from imports
Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) gave the green light to measures aimed at protecting European banana producers from import surges last week as one of the biggest global producers, Ecuador, signed up for more trade with the EU.
Belgium reports first bird flu outbreak in seven years
Europe’s struggle with highly pathogenic avian influenza (HAPI) has seen the disease breach Belgium, a country free from bird flu outbreaks for seven years.
From algae ice cream to veggie sandwich slices: Ecotrophelia gives industry NPD inspiration
Lacking inspiration for new product development (NPD)? Look no further than Ecotrophelia, where Europe’s brightest young minds pitch ideas for innovative and sustainable foods, and have commercialised over 40 products in Europe so far.
Salt reduction strategies are failing to reduce UK health inequalities: BMJ study
Salt reduction strategies in the United Kingdom (UK) are more effective amongst the wealthier, health-conscious members of the country’s population, according to a study published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ).
European Commission launches public consultation on Common Agricultural Policy
The EU commissioner for agriculture has called for all stakeholders in the European food and agriculture industry, and the public, to collaborate on the future of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)
Singapore welcomes first shipment of Celtic Pride Welsh Beef
Some of Singapore’s top restaurants have received the first shipment of Celtic Pride Welsh Beef.
Hungarian meat processor creates 60 new jobs
Hungarian meat processor MCS Vágóhíd Kft has launched its new pig slaughterhouse in Mohács and plans to increase workforce this month, senior company representatives claim.
IPPE 2017
JBT targets South American market following acquistions
South America is a key target market for Tipper Tie and Cooling & Applied Technologies (CAT) following their takeover by food and drink processing machinery supplier JBT Corp towards the end of 2016.
ProSweets 2017
Döhler Cactus Pear-Kiwi functional gummie equivalent to one-and-a-half cups of espresso
Döhler has launched a range of gummies and jellies based on 100% ingredients from fruit such as pectin from apple, juice concentrate, and fruit sugars instead of sucrose or glucose syrup.