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Argentina celebrates new beef deal with China

5 August 2016 | By Roy Manuell

Despite a fundamental disagreement on an antibiotics contamination which saw a significant shipment of its meat destroyed by the Chinese government, Argentina is celebrating the renewal of a key beef trade deal.

Row intensifies over Olympic Games ‘junk food’ promotion

5 August 2016 | By Roy Manuell

Olympic sponsors, notably McDonald’s and Coca Cola have, once again, been subject to extensive criticism for using the Olympics as a marketing tool for unhealthy food, landing the UK’s Food and Drink Federation (FDF) in trouble for comments made on the issue.

Supermarkets accused of ‘promoting’ obesity

5 August 2016 | By Roy Manuell

In a study carried out by the consumer group Which?, the major UK supermarkets have been found to be significantly more likely to offer discounts and promotions on unhealthy items, such as confectionery, compared to healthier options

Villaume Kal joins NIZO as new CEO

4 August 2016 | By NIZO

NIZO food research, a global contract research organisation for companies in the food and health industries, is pleased to welcome Villaume Kal as the new CEO as of August 2016.

British beer could beat Brexit blues for local pubs

4 August 2016 | By SIBA

SIBA, the Society of Independent Brewers, is predicting a boost in consumer passion for British beers from local craft breweries as past experience of economic down-turn shows consumers to prefer prefer local ales over mainstream beers.

ASDA commit to launching I Am Super Grains into the mainstream

4 August 2016 | By Roy Manuell

ASDA, the supermarket giant will roll out a new range of microwaveable superfood in over 400 stores following the success of the I Am Souper product, developed by Fresh Marketing. The new brand I Am Super Grain is aimed at a modern, active and young audience, marketing itself as cheap,…