Hard-hit HKScan posts €20m loss
An earnings decline across HKScan’s biggest Scandinavian markets saw the struggling Finland-based meat processor post a €20.8m pre-tax loss in its half-year results.
Archives for July 18, 2017
Caramel supplier Nigay to open €20m French factory
French caramel supplier Nigay is to invest €20 million in a second factory in Northern France.
Brazil and EU team up to take on food security
Brazil and the European Union are throwing their joint support behind agricultural production and working together to tackle food security concerns.
Stevia sweet taste unaffected by commercial production of high-purity extracts
Steviol glycosides remain unaffected by commercial processes that involve the extraction and purification of this natural sweetener used to reduce calorie content in popular beverages.
First Contact: Identifying Unexpected Contaminants in Food Contact Material using LC-HRMS
‘The accurate detection of migrating chemicals from food contact materials (FCM) into the food we eat is critical to ensure the safety of consumers.
Tesco supply chain criticized in campylobacter chicken salad recall
Supermarket recalls thrust firms back into the spotlight and highlight inefficiencies amongst organizations and their supply chains, according to Crimson & Co.
Provenance secures $800k funding to track fresh produce from origin to supermarket
British tech startup Provenance has secured $800k (£650k) in private investment to fund an ongoing grant for its blockchain-backed software launching 100 transparent products in October.
Lithuania moves to cap industrial trans fats
Lithuania has drawn up a draft law that will limit the amount of industrially produced trans fatty acids (TFAs) to a maximum limit of 2 g per 100 g of total fat content.
Long-fibre prebiotics show promising sweetness, say scientists
How to keep things sweet without adding calories – is it a Holy Grail or could UK scientists have found a solution thanks to long-fibre prebiotics?
Mondelez’s Toblerone may have grounds for candy shape-based lawsuit against Poundland
A British business advisory lawyer says Mondelēz could take action against Poundland for launching Twin Peaks chocolate that looks like its Toblerone brand because of its “unique and distinctive” shape.