Cranswick earmarks £100m for investment in coming year
Cranswick aims to plough £100m into processing and eco-friendly projects in the coming year, upping the amount spent in its past financial year.
Archives for May 21, 2019
Russia to drive horse meat production out of depression
The Russian Government has prepared a draft program of horse industry development, with a special focus on an increase in the population of meat breeds – the segment where production performance has been shrinking over the past few years.
Pig nutrition centre opened in Netherlands
Netherlands-based animal nutrition firm Royal De Heus has opened its centre for practical research into the pig sector.
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UK sugar tax: Historic sales shift to sugar-free
A historic change in the sales of carbonated soft drinks has taken place since the Soft Drinks Industry Levy (SDIL) came into force a year ago -- with sugarfree drinks rising, and full sugar products falling.
Cubiq Foods talks cell-cultured fat: New source of EPA and DHA could give fish oil, krill and algae a run for their money
A new source of more affordable long-chain omega-3 fatty acids could give fish oil, krill, and microalgae a run for their money and open up new fortification opportunities for food manufacturers, claims Barcelona-based start-up Cubiq Foods, which has...
2 Sisters to close poultry site
2 Sisters Food Group has announced plans to close one of its poultry processing plants in a bid to grow efficiencies in its supply chain.
The case for berries as an ingredient in supplements, functional foods and beverage
Polyphenol-rich fruits like blueberries, raspberries, and cranberries only grow in certain parts of the world and are available fresh only for a certain period of time. By freeze-drying and extracting some of its phytonutrients, product developers can...
Outcry from farmers over Soil Association’s call for reduced meat in schools
British farmers have taken to social media to voice concerns regarding the Soil Association’s suggestion that the government instate a ‘plant-based protein’ day in schools.
Communicating transparency: How brands tap blockchain to target shoppers
Blockchain can help brands boost traceability across the supply chain. Increasingly, the technology is also being leveraged to build consumer trust, and ultimately, to target shoppers online and in-store. FoodNavigator brings you the latest developments...
Dutch ruling shows need for clearer labelling of artificial flavours: ‘Careful distinction will have to be made’
The Dutch advertising standards watchdog has reaffirmed its ruling that the labelling of FrieslandCampina’s Optimel Vanille Vla is misleading for consumers because it does not communicate the use of artificial flavours clearly enough on pack. According...
‘Don’t drink fruit juice’, consumers told
Consumers are still being misled into thinking that fruit juices are a healthier alternative to fizzy drinks when, in fact, many contain the same amounts of sugar, if not more, according to campaigners.