Brazilian meat producer JBS has agreed to acquire Unidade Industrial Ana Rech hog processing facility, 491,000 hogs and poultry farm assets from BRF Brasil Foods, in a deal worth BRL200m ($100m). Under the terms of the deal, JBS will pay ...
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Mettler-Toledo CI-Vision has unveiled a new CLS Series vision inspection technology, which has been designed specifically for the fresh food industry to inspect labelling. The series, which includes three machine sizes - 200mm, 300mm and ...
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A decades-long push to require the labeling of foods containing genetically modified ingredients in the United States received a significant boost Wednesday [Apr. 24, 2013], when bipartisan bills on the issue were simultaneously proposed ...
US-based Calavo Growers has announced that it has created FreshRealm, a technology company which connects participants such as traditional retailers, enterprises, communities and food banks to a network of regional fresh food producers. ...
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Researchers have developed a new packaging featuring an electronic sensor circuit, which can determine if the food is safe to eat. This technology can be used as an alternative to ‘best before dates’, which is often a cautious ...
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Asia's phenomenal growth can be the saviour of Australian manufacturing, says Minister for Trade Dr Craig Emerson. Though Australia has become “weighed down” by the high dollar, there are still many opportunities for ...
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The "prime responsibility" for ensuring the safety of the UK's food supply lies with "retailers and food producers", Food Secretary Owen Paterson said this evening (11 February). Providing an update to the House of Commons on the horse ...
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Simple actions by consumers and food retailers can dramatically cut the 1.3 billion tonnes of food lost or wasted each year and help shape a sustainable future, according to a new global campaign to cut food waste launched today by the UN ...
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A global campaign designed to help retailers and consumers cut down on food waste has been launched by the United Nations' Food & Agriculture Organisation and civil society partners. The 'Think. Eat. Save. Reduce Your Footprint' campaign, ...
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The Food & Drink Federation has released a report praising achievements by the industry to cut salt, fat and sugar from products, as its Responsibility Deal with government comes under renewed pressure. There has been an average 10% cut ...
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UK-based Riggs Autopack will exhibit a range of its Model 1000 depositors, filling machines, transfer pumps and conveyor filling lines at the Pro2Pac Show 2013 to be held from 17-20 March at ExCel London. The company will showcase a twin ...
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Global Green USA released a video detailing the promising results of the 2012 pilots to test recyclable produce boxes that are designed to withstand wet cooling processes. For the pilots, Global Green USA teamed up with members of their ...
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The number of eco-labels in the food industry is expected to continue to proliferate in 2013. More than 200 seals and logos represent some ecological, ethical, ingredient or sustainability attributes in the global food industry. Organic ...
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The UK Government has sent a warning shot across the bows of the food industry by launching an advertising campaign to highlight hidden levels of salt, sugar and fat in products. The government's Change4Life scheme, which includes many ...
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Tate & Lyle plc has launched a GBP30m (US$47.9m) fund that it hopes will drive its growth in speciality food ingredients. The fund will launch in the New Year and invest in start-ups and smaller companies in both developed and emerging ...
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