Dairy Crest looks to innovation as adjusted profit grows
UK company Dairy Crest Group plc has published its preliminary results for the year ending March 31, 2017.
Archives for May 17, 2017
World Obesity Federation: “Snowball effect” taking place as obesity recognised as disease
The World Obesity Federation is calling on health organisations and countries across the world to recognise obesity as a disease.
Roka Bioscience distribution agreement with FoodChek Systems
Roka Bioscience has entered into a five year distribution agreement with FoodChek Systems.
Lamb prices cause dissension between MII and sheep farmers
A war of words has broken out between Meat Industry Ireland (MII) and the Irish Cattle & Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) over the price of lamb in supermarkets.
Mislabelling dominates Food Fraud Network cases
Mislabelling composition dominated cases in the EU Food Fraud Network (FFN), according to the 2016 annual report.
Univar to bring Bunge lecithin range to Europe
Bunge has partnered with ingredient distributor Univar to bring its lecithin brand BungeMaxx to Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
Rabobank launches investment initiative to promote innovation
In an effort to promote innovation, Rabobank announces launch of the Rabo Food & Agri Innovation Fund (RFAIF), allowing companies to receive up to €3 million.
Mérieux NutriSciences expects to expand capabilities in new lab
Mérieux NutriSciences has moved one of its Canadian food testing labs to a new, 24,000 square foot facility.
AI-infected poultry hits grocery shelves in Russia
Russia’s veterinary body Rosselkhoznadzor has discovered several batches of turkey infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI) on supermarket shelves.
Olam Cocoa to source 100% sustainable beans by 2020
Olam Cocoa has announced it will increase its volume of sustainably sourced cocoa beans by 20% over the next year, and ultimately reach 100% by 2020.
The right dose: Are confectionery players misreading the sugar obesity debate?
Confectionery companies should print teaspoon visualization of sugar doses front of pack instead of focusing on calories, says a consultant.
Interpack 2017
Multivac signs MoU with Meyn Food Processing Technology and Cabinplant
Multivac has completed a strategic alliance (Memorandum of Understanding) with Meyn Food Processing Technology and Cabinplant to sell joint processing, filling, weighing and packaging technology.