What will make consumers today splurge? IRI’s survey says nutrition, eco-friendliness
Consumers today are relatively more frugal, according to the latest Consumer Connect survey by retail analytics company IRI.
Archives for May 9, 2017
Ireland seeks rise in beef trade to Italy – but consumption is diving
Bord Bía is looking to achieve a beef sales boom in Italy, despite falling consumption in the country, as Ireland fears a hard Brexit may damage meat trade with Britain, its top market.
FSANZ stresses importance of accurate allergen labelling
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has launched a month-long campaign to remind businesses about getting allergen labelling right and the consequences of mistakes.
Liepaja and Amcor debut Konigstern coffee packaging with built-in vent control
Liepaja Coffee Factory has partnered with Amcor to debut its Vento packaging to debut its Konigstern premium ground coffee with built-in vent control.
Raisio confectionery sales hit by Poppets delistings
Raisio has reported a decline in first quarter confectionery sales due to a weaker British pound and reduced UK demand for its brands, which include Poppets and Fox's Glacier.
EFSA: Sucralose is safe and does not cause cancer
Scientific evaluations of sucralose, conducted by The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), find no link between the sweetener and cancer.
Act now to ensure food security in the face of climate change, Obama tells entrepreneurs
Climate change represents a major threat to food security throughout the world, according to former US President Barack Obama, and entrepreneurs, scientists and the food industry must act to mitigate the consequences.
Rising pork business boosts US exports
The US is poised to overtake Australia in global meat export terms following a strong first quarter of 2017.
Tyson Foods plans Russian broiler expansion
US meat processor Tyson Foods is expanding within the Russian poultry breeding sector via a deal with Samuel Lipman, a former board member of Cherkizovo Group, one of Russia’s largest meat and poultry producers and processors.