Archives for March 7, 2018

Hungarian meat business looks to Asian markets

As part of its expansion plans, Hungarian meat business MCS Vágóhíd is aiming to produce about 90,000 tonnes (t) of meat this year, and hire a further 70 employees at its facilities, according to senior company representatives.

Dairy protein demand surging in the Middle East as active consumers eye health and wellness options

The Middle East is ripe for mass-market protein products that boost the health and wellness of active consumers, but is not yet at the stage where there is huge demand for high-end sports nutrition products specifically tailored for gym-goers.

Cannabidiol helps curb the frequency of epileptic seizures in youngsters, new Australian review reveals

Cannabidiol (CBD) may help to reduce the frequency of epileptic seizures, especially among youngsters and those with the most serious form of the condition.

FoodEx Japan

Taste of the tropics: Philippines' fruit-based products helping boost exports to Japan

Food exporters from the Phillippines are hopeful of securing new trade that will top $10m at this week's FoodEx trade show in Japan, with fruit-based products proving particularly popular with consumers.

Nestlé's Milo PR problem spreads to Australia following Sri Lanka and Malaysia spats

Nestlé’s persistent PR problem about the nutritional value and high sugar content of its Milo drink shows no sign of abating after the firm moved “to avoid confusion” over its star rating in Australia, hot on the heels of similar disputes in Sri Lanka...

FoodEx Japan 2018

International challenge: Japan’s top five packaged food firms revealed… and all bar one is homegrown.

Domestic companies are continuing to dominate Japan’s packaged food market with four of the five largest brands all homegrown – but their low respective market share highlights the fragmented state of the sector.