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Covid-19 food industry updates – Thursday 16 July (free to read)

July 17, 2020

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Covid-19 food industry updates – Thursday 16 July (free to read) just-food is providing daily updates on how the Covid-19 pandemic is affecting the world’s packaged food sector.

French watchdog fines charcuterie firms amid price-fixing ruling

July 17, 2020

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French watchdog fines charcuterie firms amid price-fixing ruling France’s competition authority has handed out fines to 12 firms in the charcuterie sector after ruling they took part in a price-fixing cartel.

Life stages and dietary patterns are major themes of science report from diet advisory panel

July 17, 2020

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Life stages and dietary patterns are major themes of science report from diet advisory panel The 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee has submitted its 845-page “Scientific Report” to the Secretaries of the U.S. Departments of Agriculture (USDA) and Health and Human Services (HHS). The next step in the processes is for the public to […]

All charges dismissed against former Blue Bell CEO Paul Kruse

July 17, 2020

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All charges dismissed against former Blue Bell CEO Paul Kruse All charges against the former chief executive of Blue Bell Creameries were dismissed Wednesday by U.S. District Judge Robert Pitman. The felony charges were dismissed after a motion hearing conducted by telephone because Pitman agreed the federal District Court lacks subject matter jurisdiction. […]

Cross contamination, temperature abuse factors in sandwich outbreak

July 17, 2020

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Cross contamination, temperature abuse factors in sandwich outbreak Cross contamination and temperature abuse are factors that played a role in an outbreak of Salmonella in Hong Kong earlier this year. In May, the Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health recorded 236 illnesses linked to consumption of sandwiches produced in […]

Plant-based protein diet reduces the chance of death from heart disease

July 17, 2020

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Plant-based protein diet reduces the chance of death from heart disease A study published by the JAMA Network said replacing 3% of an individual’s total animal protein consumption corresponded to a 10% drop in overall mortality risk.

How CEO Jeff Harmening is getting General Mills through 2020

July 17, 2020

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How CEO Jeff Harmening is getting General Mills through 2020 The Minneapolis company’s leader spoke at a forum about communication, sales and the national reckoning on race that started in the business’ hometown.

Dietary Guidelines scientific report could deliver a plant-based policy win

July 17, 2020

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Dietary Guidelines scientific report could deliver a plant-based policy win The document, which will be used by the federal government for the new official guidelines for a healthy diet, encourages more consumption of fruits and vegetables, and less red meat, alcohol and sugar.

Trade group releases 1st code of practice for kombucha

July 17, 2020

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Trade group releases 1st code of practice for kombucha After a slew of lawsuits, Kombucha Brewers International is establishing quality standards for the beverage and also developing a seal for manufacturers.

Branching out to a new plant-based ingredient made from wood

July 17, 2020

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Branching out to a new plant-based ingredient made from wood Arbiom’s SylPro, made from fermented wood pieces, just finished a proof-of-concept test showing it can replace more traditional soy, pea and wheat proteins in meat substitutes.