New Zealand farmers warned of further processing delays
New Zealand producers have been warned that the delays in meat processing due to the coronavirus could be lengthened by as much as a week.
Archives for April 15, 2020
Do it ‘almost’ yourself: Korean food firms look to meal kits for freshness and convenience
The meal kit market has traditionally been dominated by specialised meal kit delivery services such as Blue Apron, but rises in demands for both freshness and convenience have piqued food and retail firms’ interest in this rapidly growing sector.
E-commerce boost for alcohol and fresh food during COVID-19 likely to remain: Euromonitor
Sales of alcohol and fresh foods on e-commerce in China have surged during the COVID-19 epidemic, with market analysts predicting that the changes in consumer buying habits are here to stay.
Allergens down, microbes up: FSANZ reports 50% rise of food microbial contaminations in 2019
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has reported a 50% rise of food contamination cases in Australia by microbes leading to product recalls in 2019, despite a lower overall food recall rate.
Milo evolution: Nestle Australia launches world-first version of plant-based, reduced-sugar malt drink
Nestle Australia has launched the world’s first version of a plant-based Milo, which boasts lower sugar content in addition to its vegan consumable status.
COVID-19’s crop crisis: Pandemic poses major risk to Asia’s food supply and trade - expert
The COVID-19 pandemic risks causing widespread disruption to Asia’s commodities production, with wheat and rice set to be especially hard hit, according to a regional agricultural expert.
COVID-19 in India: AYUSH Ministry seeks scientific validation of traditional medicines after initial backlash
India’s Ministry of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy) is aiming to put a stop to false claims for the treatment or prevention of COVID-19 by setting up a task force to evaluate products and practices.