Nestlé sells Italian frozen-food stable to FRoSTA
Nestlé have reached an agreement to sell a range of Italian brands to FRoSTA in a deal that further strengthens the German group’s presence in the frozen food sector.
Archives for May 3, 2017
Denmark to sell millions of pork products to China
Denmark has reached a deal with China, the world’s top pork importer, to ship thousands of tonnes of heat-treated sausages and canned pork items to the country.
Analysis: Can EFSA ever cut ties with industry?
The consultation for a new policy on independence at the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) draws to a close this week and campaigners have told FoodNavigator that the final document won’t be worth the paper it’s written on
GlobalMeatNews Survey
Drive to cut meat eating had biggest impact last year
Pressure from all angles to cut meat consumption for health or environmental reasons had the single biggest impact on the industry last year, according to an exclusive GlobalMeatNews survey.
Dispatches from GFSI 2017 in Houston
GFSI on SENASICA, benchmarking requirements and Africa
The chair of the GFSI board of directors has told FoodQualityNews about partnering with a Mexican agency, updated benchmarking requirements and progress on the global markets programme.
Food firm kids’ marketing pledge ‘has no effect in the online area,’ study claims
Over half of food websites contain advertising specifically targeted to minors, a study has found, as health experts repeat calls for a ban on marketing practices that target children, both online and on television.
Should the gluten-free craze come to an end? Study thinks so
Gluten-free diets should not be encouraged for those without coeliac disease, as restricting gluten may result in low intake of beneficial nutrients found in whole grains, say researchers.
Machinery firm launches meat fat analyser
Innovation-driven instrumentation business Tomra has launched a new fat-analysing machine for small-to-medium food processors, allowing firms to measure the fat content of meat products.
Healthy snacks drive Kerry Group's volume sales
Ireland-based food giant Kerry Group reported volume growth across the board as demand for healthy snacks, including meat, drove sales at a time when consumer spending is tight.
Interpack 2017
‘The future depends on manufacturers taking control of quality and product safety issues’
Across the consumer goods industry, the future depends on manufacturers taking control of both quality and product safety issues, says Eagle product inspection.