Tyson Foods to build new case ready plant
US processor Tyson Foods is to expand its case ready meat operations with the announcement that it is to build a major new facility in Utah.
Archives for May 10, 2019
US meat industry concerned about China response to new tariffs
Members of the US meat industry, already buckling under the impact of previous Chinese retaliatory tariffs against their goods, have expressed cautious concern following the US imposition of 25% tariffs against an additional US$200bn of Chinese exports.
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Corbion introduces clean-label, less-sticky tortilla solution
Corbion has launched a clean-label conditioning product that can improve the freshness and quality of tortilla products, a category that continues to grow with consumer demand.
The Good Food Institute: Plant-based food investment tops $17bn since 2009 as over one-third of Americans embrace animal-free products
From 2009 to 2018, $17.1bn ($13bn within the past two years) has been poured into the plant-based food industry from 229 unique investors and 233 completed deals, according to an annual report published by the Good Food Institute, which foresees even...
Raised Real passes half a million meals mark, adds Twilight star Nikki Reed to advisory board
Direct-to-consumer baby and toddler food brand Raised Real has delivered more than half a million meals since launching in January 2018, and added Twilight actress Nikki Reed onto its advisory board as it expands its product range and explores new ways...
US increases duties on Chinese meat exports
The US Government has raised its existing 10% additional duties on imports of meat and livestock sector products from China to 25%, citing a lack of progress on ongoing trade talks between the world’s two largest national economies.
Native Brazilian vanilla has 'good potential' to rival Vanilla planifolia
Scientists have discovered the Vanilla bahiana orchid has 'good production potential' to become an alternative source of natural vanilla as it contains the right enzymes for vanillin biosynthesis.
Soup-To-Nuts Podcast: Are nutrient-dense plant-based beverages the future for the non-dairy category?
The exponential growth of non-dairy milk sales and variety in the US, in many ways has been a harbinger for the overall plant-based movement, but as demand for the beverages continues to rise – so too are consumers’ standards, which could prompt a...
Affordable lab-grown meat: India looks to become global cell-based meat hub
The world’s first research centre focused on research and development in the cell-based meat category has been announced in Maharashtra, India, with the first phase set to open by 2020.
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Patented new culture helps fermented dairy brands deliver sweetness without so much added sugar, says Chr. Hansen
Sweety Y-1 – a patented new culture from Chr. Hansen with “superior pH stability” – enables dairy manufacturers to make yogurts and other fermented dairy products with less added sugar, claims the company.