Foreign firms could get 40% tax breaks for Egypt investments
A proposal to offer tax breaks to several business segments including the food industry is being considered in Egypt in a bid to encourage much-needed overseas investment in the country.
Archives for April 18, 2017
EU launches electronic tracking system for organic imports
A new system to electronically certify imports of organic products and ingredients come into force today, promising to tighten traceability, fight fraud and collect reliable data on organic trade.
US petition seeks to ban Brazilian beef imports
A US beef industry-backed petition wants 100,000 signatures to put pressure on the White House to, in its own words, “ban unsafe imports” of Brazilian meat.
Ireland’s demand for gluten free is rising – can meat capitalise?
One in five Irish people now shop for gluten-free food regularly and, in a multi-million euro market that analysts claim will continue to grow, is there room for meat producers to capitalise on the trend?
Dispatches from GFSI 2017 in Houston
Rentokil: Data must be tailored to pest risk and environment
Using connected devices to help mitigate risk in pest management is a critical part of food safety, according to Rentokil Initial.
Food hub emerges in Qatar as Philippines vies for distribution trade
Qatar is emerging as a major regional food manufacturing hub as more warehousing and logistics parks reach completion.
BioFront Technologies named as US agent for Fera’s proficiency testing service
Fera Science has appointed BioFront Technologies as the US agent for its proficiency testing service.
Orkla cuts palm oil from 98% of its Nordic sweets and snack brands
Orkla Confectionery & Snacks Sweden has removed palm oil from 98% of its products, meaning 1,500 fewer tons of saturated fat in consumers' food. But what were the technical challenges and how was it received by fellow members of the Roundtable for...
Food quality, not quantity matters to label lovers
People who pay attention to nutrition labels are more concerned with the quality of the food they eat, choosing to eat more fruits, vegetables and beans, and shunning potatoes and refined grains.
Salty food diminishes thirst and increases hunger: Study
New research has reversed ideas about the health impacts of a high salt intake diet, and may have implications for salt reduction campaigns throughout Europe - though public health campaigners have called the results "contrived".
Free-range egg producers in animal welfare row
British animal welfare body the RSPCA has introduced new requirements for all free-range poultry farmers, sparking a row over ethical standards.
Ukrainian firm’s global chicken sales continue to fly
Ukrainian agro-industrial company MHP has reported rising exports of chicken to global markets, particularly in Asia and North Africa.
Lexagene to have prototype of on-site testing device by end of year
A biotech company is developing a microfluidic system to provide on-site food safety testing with its first prototype expected by the end of this year.
Dubai enlists Nutricia for grassroots infant healthy-eating initiative
Dubai health officials have called on Danone’s infant nutrition brand to support its drive to persuade parents to adopt health eating habits for their toddlers.
Algae and insects: Are they still the next big ingredients in cooking oils?
The majority of UK adults (85%) use edible oils, according to Mintel, but what are these consumers preferring to buy? FoodNavigator looked into the world of speciality, artisanal and innovative oil choices.