Dateline Southeast Asia
Del Monte buries the hatchet ahead of retail and NPD joint-venture
Philippines-based Del Monte Pacific has entered into a joint-venture with Arab-owned Fresh Del Monte Produce to expand its refrigerated fruit-based lines.
Archives for June 27, 2017
US hails 'strong team' for World Butchers' Challenge
The United States is the latest country to have announced its line-up for the World Butchers’ Challenge.
Rice-based enzyme will bring gluten-free bread to the next level, says DSM
DSM has unveiled a rice-based baker's enzyme which boosts the softness and moistness of gluten-free bread, allowing it to compete with wheat-based breads in texture, it says.
Finland has a berry good idea to verify origin
Two Finnish agencies are to sample strawberries as part of work to develop a method to verify their origin.
Congressman calls for food safety boost at border
Congressman Henry Cuellar has urged agencies to work with local governments at high-volume ports of entry to reduce the risk of foodborne illnesses.
No meat and less salt: Salt of the Earth’s Mediterranean Umami is changing the meat alternative space
A sodium-reduction solution that mimics the taste of meat has been created by Israeli supplier, Salt of the Earth Ltd.
Caobisco encourages deadlines for 100% certified cocoa and palm oil
EU confectionery trade body Caobisco is encouraging its members to set a date by which they will source all cocoa and palm oil from a certified sustainable source.
Small EU countries form pact to tackle childhood obesity
Europe’s small countries have committed to tackling spiralling childhood obesity rates by signing a statement designed to address the issue via a combination of diet and exercise.
South Africa hit with bird flu outbreak
South Africa has been hit with its first case of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI) strain H5N8 strain, which devastated Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
BHSL wastes no time with Hydro acquisition
Irish agri-tech business BHSL has acquired Hydro International for an undisclosed sum, wasting no time in implementing a strategy to strengthen its ability to generate energy from poultry manure.
Biscuits are capitalizing on the health trend, especially among seniors, says pladis
The biscuit category changed in Britain in 2016 amid consumer demand for healthier indulgences, Steve Gladwell, CMI director of pladis tells BakeryandSnacks.