industry news
17 May 2024
--- New research from the US, where the dairy cattle industry faces mounting challenges over the spread of avian influenza, has begun investigating the effects of the highly pathogenic H5N1 outbreak on dairy cattle reproduction...
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17 May 2024
--- Dairy giant Fonterra is planning “full or partial divestment” of some or all of its global consumer businesses, including Fonterra Oceania and Fonterra Sri Lanka. The move is expected to be a “step-change...
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17 May 2024
--- The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is bolstering support for organic farmers through new programs, partnerships, grant awards and an additional US$10 million in funding. The programs will support the development of new...
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17 May 2024
--- The majority of Germans (53%) are not aware of the existence of natural plant toxic substances, finds a new survey by the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR). These are largely chemical compounds that plants...
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17 May 2024
--- In this week’s industry updates, Nestlé Purina expanded its pet food production in Mexico. Symrise’s new CEO announced this year’s expected growth, while Unilever was recognized for the creative...
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16 May 2024
--- Germany-based GoodMills Innovation has formulated a high-protein flour for bakery applications that can “efficiently compensate” for quality fluctuations in wheat flour. The ingredient, Smart Wheat high-protein...
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16 May 2024
--- Researchers have found that consuming insect-based foods is generally “unappealing” to consumers in the UK, but incorporating insect-based flour into processed foods could help remove the “disgust...
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Vitafoods Europe 2024 live: dsm-firmenich unveils innovative microbiome-targeted vitamin B2 solution
16 May 2024
--- At the ongoing Vitafoods Europe trade show in Geneva, Switzerland, dsm-firmenich launches the “biotic” vitamin, Humiome B2, designed to ensure targeted vitamin B2 delivery — releasing around 90% of the...
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16 May 2024
--- PepsiCo has invested £8 million (US$10.1 million) in its Pipers Crisps manufacturing site located in the UK, to boost production of the popular snack by nearly 80%. The factory will replace existing crisp fryers with...
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16 May 2024
--- Revo Foods, a Viennese start-up, has unveiled its “enhanced” version 2.0 of its Revo Salmon — Smokey Slices — a 100% plant-based smoked salmon alternative based on pea protein. The Smokey Slices come...
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15 May 2024
--- The UK government has announced a significant series of measures designed to support local farmers and grow the country’s farming and food sector. The package, unveiled at the Farm to Fork Summit hosted by UK Prime...
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15 May 2024
--- Arcadia Biosciences has sold its non-GMO Resistant Starch (RS) Durum Wheat trait to long-term partner Corteva Agriscience. Under the terms of the agreement, Arcadia is on track to receive US$4 million and retain the right to...
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15 May 2024
--- Fewer European consumers make healthy and sustainable food choices than before, according to the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) Food Consumer Observatory’s Food Trust Report. Consumer trust in...
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15 May 2024
--- The UK parliament passed a bill yesterday banning the export of animals for slaughter or fattening for slaughter. Animal protection groups celebrated the ban as a milestone for animal welfare after they had campaigned for...
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15 May 2024
--- BlueAlp, a Netherlands-based advanced recycling technology company, has signed an agreement with Recupero Etico Sostenibile (RES), a waste management specialist, to build Italy’s first industrial-scale advanced...
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15 May 2024
--- Nexira launches a new product at Vitafoods Europe, inavea Cinnamon & Acacia, for glycemia modulation or blood glucose management. The new ingredient is an organic and carbon-neutral prebiotic, combining Acacia fiber and...
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15 May 2024
--- From “juicy” flavors such as red apple and passionfruit to “green” flavors like lime and apple — consumers are increasingly interested in exotic flavors and textures, giving way to sensory...
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14 May 2024
--- Graphic Packaging is collaborating with British supermarket giant Morrisons to “revolutionize” the packaging for its private label steak portfolio with a “first-to-market” photographic print pressed...
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14 May 2024
--- The Investor Action on Antimicrobial Resistance (IAAMR) initiative is calling on global leaders to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR) by unveiling seven recommendations to address the global systemic risk of the AMR...
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14 May 2024
--- The European Council (EC) has approved the suspension of import duties and quotas on Ukrainian and Moldovan exports to the EU for another year as part of continued support for Ukraine more than two years into the war with...
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