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VeChain Targets Multi-Billion Dollar Pet Food Market in China Food Industry

VeChain Targets Multi-Billion Dollar Pet Food Market in China

VeChain blockchain solutions targets the multi-billion dollar pet food industry in China with new blockchain-based food tracing.  In an announcement today, the China-based VeChain blockchain developers revealed a new market strategy. The network intends to develop blockchain-based pet food tracing systems.  The value of the pet food industry in China…
bubmag
August 13, 2021
Water on Chesapeake Bay military bases contains toxic PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ Food Industry

Water on Chesapeake Bay military bases contains toxic PFAS ‘forever chemicals’

Groundwater on military bases along the Chesapeake Bay is contaminated with toxic PFAS “forever chemicals” at levels many times above the level some regulators say is safe for drinking, and they are probably ending up in blue crabs, oysters and other marine life that are consumed by humans. The Chesapeake…
bubmag
August 11, 2021
FMI Supports Federal Reserve Proposal to Guarantee Merchant Choice for Debit Routing Food Industry

FMI Supports Federal Reserve Proposal to Guarantee Merchant Choice for Debit Routing

ARLINGTON, VA – Today, FMI – the Food Industry Association submitted comments  to the U.S. Federal Reserve Board of Governors’ filing, “Debit Card Interchange Fees and Routing,” in support of its proposal clarifying that the debit routing provisions in the Durbin Amendment should guarantee merchant choice in routing regardless of…
bubmag
August 11, 2021
What’s in your pet’s food? After mass dog deaths in Victoria, these experts say you have a right to know Food Industry

What’s in your pet’s food? After mass dog deaths in Victoria, these experts say you have a right to know

In the wake of a distressing outbreak of dog fatalities linked to meat from a knackery, a raw pet food manufacturer is backing the Australian Veterinary Association's call to introduce mandatory standards for the nation's $2.9-billion pet food industry. Key points:A recent deadly outbreak is linked to pet meat processed…
bubmag
August 8, 2021
Troubled waters: How high fish mortality and poor animal welfare threaten the profitability of aquaculture Food Industry

Troubled waters: How high fish mortality and poor animal welfare threaten the profitability of aquaculture

Consumer demand for seafood is rising. The global seafood market is expected to reach a value of US$133.9 billion by 2026, up from $113.2 billion in 2020, according to research provider Global Industry Analysts. In addition to purchase drivers like value for money and quality shoppers are increasingly asking questions…
bubmag
August 5, 2021
Health Canada should not raise limits for Glyphosate residue on our food, but should cut them, says food industry insiders Food Industry

Health Canada should not raise limits for Glyphosate residue on our food, but should cut them, says food industry insiders

Author of the article: David Staples  •  Edmonton Journal Canada is going in the wrong direction if it allows more Glyphosate residue on our food, says a Canadian food industry insider. Advertisement This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Health Canada is now consulting with Canadians…
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August 4, 2021
Heinz looks beyond beans to drive health and sustainability innovation Food Industry

Heinz looks beyond beans to drive health and sustainability innovation

Via the latest Future Food-Tech innovation challenge​​​, the company is scouting for start-ups that are developing solutions that bring beans or pulses as an application or ingredient on the menu for its consumers. Erik-Jan Ransdorp, Kraft Heinz International Director R&D Better Meals & EMEA, said the global food and beverage giant wants…
bubmag
August 2, 2021