Pig health strategy unveiled
The UK’s Pig Health and Welfare Council (PHWC) has launched its latest biennial report, outlining its priorities for the next two years.
Archives for July 9, 2019
News In Brief
Cargill invests in European wheat protein and specialised starch capacity
Cargill is diversifying its starches and sweeteners portfolio with a US$200m investment that will see it start producing wheat-based ingredients at its manufacturing facility in Krefeld, Germany.
Beyond ‘smart food’: Start-up Ambronite serves up clean label meal replacement innovation
Finnish nutrition start-up Ambronite is launching a new range of meal replacement products. When compared to other ‘smart food’ options on the market, Ambronite believes it delivers something different: complete, sustainable nutrition with a clean label.
Cloud science: Smartphones helping to identify anti-cancer compounds in foods ... while we sleep
Thousands of smartphones are being connected to a powerful 'cloud computing' network while their users sleep, to help scientists uncover the potential anti-cancer properties of everyday foods and medicines.
Tesco upcycles surplus bread to combat food waste: Who else is doing their part?
The UK’s largest supermarket retailer is baking new bread pudding and olive oil crostini products made from surplus baguettes and batons. Which other industry players are working to minimise food waste?
‘A unique mix of health, nutrition, flavour and sustainability’: Univar Solutions seeks seaweed success with Seaweed & Co. tie-up
Ingredients distributor Univar Solutions has entered into an agreement to sell Seaweed & Co. ingredients in Europe. The ‘exciting new portfolio’ of ‘innovative seaweed ingredients’ will help meet consumer demands around health, taste and sustainability,...
ZM Henryk Kania seeks funding to relaunch production
Polish meat processor ZM Henryk Kania has announced it is seeking funds of between PLN25m (€5.9m) and PLN50m (€11.8m) with the aim of relaunchig production activities during its restructuring process.
Poultry project launched in Kenya
The Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) has launched a Sh300m support project for poultry farmers.
Canada and EU agree ASF system
The EU and Canada have agreed to an African Swine Fever (ASF) zoning arrangement to allow for safe trade in the event of an outbreak of the disease.