New fat replacer can help potential butter shortage
As the desserts sector continues to grow, clean label company Ulrick & Short has added to its delyte range.
Archives for July 9, 2017
Experts praise EU/Japan EPA
The European Union (EU) economic partnership agreement with Japan – its sixth most important trading partner – struck on 6 July at an EU-Japan Summit in Brussels, will benefit the EU meat industry greatly, experts have said.
Chinese authorities investigate dumped pork
Worries over cold chain integrity and food safety in the imported meat business have arisen in China, where authorities are seeking to trace the origins of a shipment of Danish pork found in a city dump.
Research round-up: Hispanic style cheese and mcr-3
More than half of 2017 has passed as we turn our attention again to look at food safety and quality research.
Spanish kids eating too much 'hidden' salt in processed food
Some 85% of Spanish children eat too much salt making it the “hidden enemy” in their diets, according to research.
Butter shortage? How to improve yield from the same amount of milk
Global inflation of butter prices continues to rise; in the EU and France as much as 90%-100% compared to the previous year.
Kerry innovation chief talks investment, R&D and working with start-ups
Following Kerry Group's $220 million (€193m) investment into research and development (R&D) last year, what's next for ingredient innovation at the Irish company? We caught up with the firm's Chief Innovation Officer.
Mondelēz sales hit by cyberattack but outlook unchanged
Mondelēz International says a cyberattack on its systems has been contained, but may harm revenues in its second quarter.
Ingredient exports to benefit under EU-Japan trade deal
Last week the EU and Japan agreed to a bilateral trade agreement, which will set significant duty-free quotas on EU exports of ingredients such as starch, butter, whey and processed foods.
East is eden: Middle East ripe for chocolate growth amid volume declines in the West
Euromonitor International suggests the Middle East offers opportunities for chocolate manufacturers seeking to drive value growth.
Russian meat industry claims not to care about food embargo
Despite statements from Russian officials, the effect of the Russian food embargo, recently extended to the end of 2018, on the domestic market is expected to be very limited, as key meat suppliers continue to be banned by veterinary restrictions, while...
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‘Consumers will not compromise on taste,’ says FlavorHealth
FlavorHealth has found that most consumers will pick an indulgent beverage over a better-for-you option when given the choice, even when they say trends like sugar reduction are among their top health concerns.