Tuesday, 18 August 2015

Global Agriculture, Food & Nutrition updates - 18Aug'15 !

1. The global insulated packaging market saw a rapid growth from 2013, and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.12% from 2015 to 2020, to $14.2bn by 2020, according to market research company MarketsandMarkets (M&M).

2. The American Botanical Council has taken another major step in its Botanical Adulterants Program with the release of a Laboratory Guidance Document on bilberry.

3. In the year 2020: Global nutraceuticals market to be worth €35bn; 7% annual growth forecast.

4. Two Dutch vinegar firms have been fined over €6m for cartel arrangements lasting over a decade.

5. Calls from the French National Federation of Dairy Cooperatives (FNCL) to stop imports of foreign dairy products are contrary to EU single market principles, Dutch groups have complained to the European Commission.

6. Food companies need to better safeguard their supply chains against climate shocks, according to an independent report for the Global Food Security programme.

7. Foodborne pathogens were found in 5% of items entering Germany, according to a study which looked at illegally introduced and confiscated products from two airports.

8. A high-protein breakfast could help prevent further gains in body fat and might also reduce calorie intakes and improve blood sugar management, according to research in overweight teenagers.
 

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