Canadian abattoirs struggle to fill jobs
The Canadian Meat Council (CMC) has said a shortage of 1,000 meat cutters is holding the industry back from operating at full capacity and increasing its exports.
Archives for January 12, 2016
Nomad Foods floats on New York stock market
Frozen food company Nomad Foods is to begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).
New Year’s resolutions to eat at home could boost grocery sales, but industry faces challenges
Supermarkets and grocery stores likely will see a bump in the first quarter as many Americans resolve to eat at home more often following the holidays, which typically are marked with celebratory meals and drinks out, market research firm IBISWorld...
Peas, cassava, and potato make up new non-dairy beverage Veggemo
In the booming plant-based beverage category, Veggemo swaps out popular nuts, legumes and grains for veggies and roots, offering what it calls “the first non-dairy beverage to originate from veggies.”
Diamond Foods acquires stake in UK popcorn business Metcalfe’s Skinny
Diamond Foods has brought a stake in UK food business Metcalfe’s Skinny Limited, owner of premium popcorn brand Metcalfe’s Skinny Popcorn.
Mushrooms: The go-to ingredient for 2016?
Mushrooms will feature more prominently in plant- and meat-based dishes in 2016, predicts the Mushroom Council, which says domestic production and value are at an all-time high, while ‘blended’ burgers, meatballs and tacos combining ground meat and...
Got MALK? Start-up seeks to disrupt nut-milk market with organic, cold-pressed options
While the plant-milk market is maturing, there is still room for new entrants offering a premium take on the category, says the CEO and founder of Texas-based MALK, which uses high-pressure-processing (HPP), and no preservatives, thickeners, or...
More consumers distrust how food is made, but are willing to work with manufacturers
The percentage of vocal consumers who passionately care about, are dissatisfied with and distrustful of how food is made, packaged and sold is growing from a small niche group into a mainstream segment that manufacturers cannot ignore, according to new...