Vion beefs up stake in cattle hide firm
Netherlands-based meat producer Vion Food Group has increased its stake in skin company BestHides GmbH to 60%.
Archives for January 15, 2018
Food industry influence a 'risk' for health policy
Engaging with the food and drink industry in the development of policy to tackle non-communicable diseases (NCDs) raises the risk of “real or perceived conflicts of interest” that could undermine public policy initiatives, United Nations’ policy...
Avoid the ‘V’ word, and other tips to boost meat-free and dairy-free sales
Plant-based proteins may be booming but if sustainable eating is to become mainstream – and companies are to maximise sales – they should avoid vegan or vegetarian labels, says the executive director of the Good Food Institute (GFI).
Growing meat exports help Ireland to record year
Increased volumes of beef, pigmeat and sheepmeat helped the value of Irish food and drink exports reach a record high of €12.6bn last year – a rise of 13%, figures from the Irish Food Board have shown.
Meet barus, the newest nut in town, says healthy snacking start-up Kinomi
Kinomi blends exotic flavours like Indian green mango and kombu seaweed with nuts including baru - a nutritious but little-known nut from Brazil. “I season lightly so the hero flavour is always the nut," the company's founder says.
WHO: South Africa dealing with ‘largest ever’ Listeria outbreak
South Africa is dealing with the largest ever Listeria outbreak, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
Coeliacs at ‘an unnecessary disadvantage’ with Starbucks' oat milk, say UK charity
Coeliac UK believe those afflicted with the condition have been overlooked by Starbucks' recent decision to introduce oat milk to their beverage offerings in the UK.
Most popular supplements for Saudi women revealed as study shows increased use
Dietary supplement usage has increased significantly among women in Saudi Arabia over the last two decades, say researchers in the country.