Emerging markets continue to drive growth for Nestlé and Unilever
Industry giants Nestlé and Unilever report steady sales growth driven by emerging markets for first quarter of 2017 and predict continued growth throughout the year.
Archives for April 19, 2017
PureCircle plans to bring glucosylated stevia to Europe with EFSA request
PureCircle has requested a safety opinion from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) for glucosylated stevia as it hopes to bring the enzymatically modified sweetener to the European market in 2018.
Our own cocoa buying company in Ghana cuts out middlemen to benefit farmers, says Cargill
Cargill says its recently established licensed buying company (LBC) in Ghana helps cocoa farmers avoid being paid through a third party.
Polish meat business to invest €26m in new factory
Polish meat business Agro-Rydzyna plans to invest PLN 110 million (€26 million) by 2020 to increase production at its Kłoda meat plant and build another processing facility in Poland
Schools and public bodies drive demand for Swedish meat
Swedish public institutions have been buying substantial and growing amounts of domestically sourced meat between 2012 to 2016, and this trend is projected to continue, a survey has said.
UK confectionery prices fall slightly despite Brexit
Supermarket price wars have forced UK confectionery down in spite of the Brexit vote, says market intelligence firm IRI.
Russia and Brazil seek food deal worth billions
Brazil’s rotten meat scandal seems not to have made Russia’s stomach turn, as the two countries seek to double the value of bilateral agri-food trade.
Trans-fats: Pressure or prohibition?
New studies show banning trans-fats can save lives, but with the industry reformulating products to remove them, is more government policy necessary?
Acacia gum improves texture and shelf-life of bread, says supplier
Adding between one and 3% of acacia gum to either gluten-free or white bread can improve softness and extend shelf-life, according to French supplier Alland & Robert.
Gluten-free meatballs ‘opportunity’ for Irish butchers
After fresh research showed demand for gluten-free food is on the rise in Ireland, Bord Bía told this site there is a gap in the market for gluten-free meatballs.
Time for an oil change? Next-gen fats and oils offer health-boosting options
Oils and fats that provide the taste and food qualities while providing a rich source of the ‘good’ fats is an ongoing issue that has resulted in a range of oils that have laid claim to being the ‘next big thing.’