Beyond Meat files for IPO: ‘There is a significant international market opportunity for our products’
California-based plant-based protein specialist Beyond Meat has filed for a $100m initial public offering (IPO).
Archives for November 19, 2018
China targeted by UK food businesses
UK food and drink businesses have been on a charm offensive in China as part of a trade mission organised by the Department for International Trade (DIT), Santander UK and the China-Britain Business Council (CBBC).
‘Asia is driving growth’: Kancor emphasises strong APAC focus after MANE acquisition
Kancor’s recent acquisition by MANE has given the company a stronger, more holistic view of solutions from farm to fork, especially in its top-priority market in Asia Pacific, said a top company official during the recent Fi Asia expo in Jakarta.
AMIC urges action on meat operating costs
The Australian Meat Industry Council (AMIC) has called on its state and federal government to bring down operating costs after a report revealed that Australia was one of the highest-paying nations for processing.
Thailand to stop all foreign plastic waste imports by 2021 following Malaysia, Vietnam
Thailand will ban all plastic waste imports by 2021, making it the latest country in South east Asia to take policy-level action against a rising influx of foreign plastic scraps, much of which comes from food and beverage packaging.
Food recalls in the spotlight: New Zealand regulator considering moves to strengthen safety systems
New Zealand Food Safety is looking to further enhance the country’s food recalls and food safety system by seeking views on new proposals that stem from the 2013 Fonterra crisis.
RSPO Annual Roundtable Conference on Sustainable Palm Oil (RT16)
RSPO certification standards undergo major review: Top expert takeaways from the ‘most consultative review process ever’
The certification standards to obtain and/or membership with the Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) have become more stringent after the latest 2018 review.