Global meat industry reacts to coronavirus pandemic
The international meat industry has moved to try and maintain production as the coronavirus spreads throughout the world.
Archives for March 16, 2020
Pea protein trend sparks allergy warning
The increased use of concentrated pea protein in plant-based products could be a factor in rising reports of allergy to peas, warn campaigners.
‘Broad support’ for taxes on unhealthy foods in Germany
German popular opinion has come down in ‘clear support’ of government measures to tackle diet related diseases, including the introduction of taxes and other fiscal strategies to promote healthy eating.
Coronavirus: Europe calls for calm as food shortage fears spark panic buying
European governments and representatives of the food industry are seeking to reassure shoppers that the food supply is secure as the region becomes the ‘epicentre’ for the COVID-19 outbreak.
Plastic a top priority as R&D budgets shift to sustainable innovation
Big food is turning its innovation engine towards developing sustainable solutions - and plastic packaging is a top priority, representatives from Coca Cola Partners Iberia, McDonald’s, Capsa Food, Damm and Nomen Foods told a conference in Spain.
COVID-19 and food: ‘This virus is sensitive to cooking temperatures’
French food agency ANSES says heat treatment can reduce contamination of a food product by a factor of 10,000.
Avocado consumption gives obese adults brain boost: study
Daily avocado consumption improves the ability to focus attention in obese adults, according to a US study.
Pork production cost rises in 2018
The cost of pig meat production in the UK rose by 8% in 2018 to £1.47 per kg, according to a report by the Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board (AHDB).
Meat industry gender equality study launched
Meat businesses from five of the major markets have been urged to play their part in a new gender equality study.
NPD trend tracker: From vertically farmed basil to SodaStream Pepsi flavours
Colruyt Group's Bio-Planet supermarket banner launched the first herbs grown in its own vertical farm facility - with further produce in the pipeline. Meanwhile, PepsiCo outlined one possible response to the plastic packaging problem when it introduced a...
So Chic: A fashion for fibre boosts chicory root sales
The consumer buzz for boosting 'good' gut bacteria will see Europe's prebiotics market value exceed $3.5 Billion by 2026, according to new market research.