meat, fish & eggs
26 Jul 2024
--- The US is moving to pass a federal bill to ban commercial octopus farming as well as octopus imports. The move comes amid rising concerns over the environmental, ethical, and public health challenges associated with octopus...
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26 Jul 2024
--- Regulatory, standardization and accreditation institutions from Latin America and the Caribbean have legally formed the Environmental Alliance of America to develop a new regional eco-labeling program. The Alliance targets...
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26 Jul 2024
--- Loryma has formulated three low-calorie, wheat-based fat replacers that are poised to offer processing and nutritional benefits to manufacturers of meat alternatives, meat products and hybrids. Norbert Klein, head of R&D...
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25 Jul 2024
--- Onego Bio has secured €14 million (US$15.2 million) in new EU and investor funding to commercialize its precision-fermentation-based egg protein “Bioalbumen” in North America. The ingredient is bioidentical...
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23 Jul 2024
--- ADM has released its second annual report, presenting global advancements in adopting and promoting regenerative agriculture practices. The nutrition player says it transitioned over 2.8 million acres of land to regenerative...
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22 Jul 2024
--- The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), Cerise+SPTF and partner organizations have developed the Responsible Agricultural Investment Tool (RAI Tool) for Agribusiness. This tool offers a...
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22 Jul 2024
--- World Animal Protection has released a report assessing 25 US-based restaurant chains across multiple food and beverage categories on their inclusion of plant-based product offerings and initiatives toward cutting down on...
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19 Jul 2024
--- Around two-thirds of UK adolescents’ daily energy intake comprises ultra-processed foods (UPFs), although consumption decreased by 4.8% from 2008 to 2019. The new study finds the highest UPF consumption among...
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19 Jul 2024
--- When China, the world’s largest importer of beef and Brazil, the world’s largest exporter, recently announced plans to launch a beef traceability pilot, some industry insiders interpreted the move as a positive...
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18 Jul 2024
--- Consumers in Europe prefer regenerative agricultural practices over conventional methods due to their low environmental impact, but often confuse it with organic processes, says EIT Foods’ recent study. It also...
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17 Jul 2024
--- Food packaging manufacturer Sabert has unveiled a multifunctional and fully recyclable packaging solution for sushi made using sustainable materials. The product, Tray2Go, features a robust and durable double-wall tray...
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16 Jul 2024
--- Pork producer WH Group has revealed plans to spin off its wholly owned Smithfield US and Mexico subsidiaries and make them public in New York, US. The board of directors of WH Group announced that the company submitted an...
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15 Jul 2024
--- Singapore-based cultivated seafood innovator Umami Bioworks plans to scale and commercialize its products by joining forces with two Indian organizations — science incubator IKP Knowledge Park, Bangalore and Sathyabama...
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12 Jul 2024
--- The Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA) calls on the newly elected UK government to install standardized packaging circularity across the UK. Given that the Labour Party now holds the majority of seats in Wales and...
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Beyond The Headlines: Cargill focuses on sustainable crop research, Improving poultry meat juiciness
12 Jul 2024
--- This week in industry news, Cargill addressed sustainability challenges in the agriculture supply chain through a research partnership. US-based Innophos launched a specialty phosphate blend to increase yield and juiciness...
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11 Jul 2024
--- Canadian sustainable protein player Maple Leaf Foods is splitting into two independent public companies — one focused on consumer packaged goods and the other catering to its pork business to advance its execution...
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10 Jul 2024
--- Protein demand is widely expected to increase in line with a rising global population as consumer choices continue to diversify beyond conventional animal-derived products. The rise of alt-protein innovation, especially in...
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09 Jul 2024
--- Global trade is facing “protectionist pressures and signs of economic fragmentation,” according to the director general of the World Trade Organization (WTO).Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala says that despite these...
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08 Jul 2024
--- World food prices remain consistent in June after three consecutive monthly spikes, as a surge in vegetable oil, sugar and dairy products prices offset a decrease in the price of cereals. Meanwhile, the meat index was...
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05 Jul 2024
--- Tyson Foods plans to reduce its antibiotic-free beef offering, following a similar move with poultry last year, according to reports. Speculation is mounting about the US meat giant pulling back on supplying beef without...
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