Sentences with phrase «in food demand»

An extra 2.3 billion people could mean a 70 percent jump in food demand by 2050, according to United Nations estimates.

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«There's a huge demand for functional foods in Europe, and they're high - value markets,» Sparling says.

The National Farmers Federation warns that changing foreign investment rules in recent government decisions threatens the foreign capital needed to upgrade Australia's farm sector to supply rising food demand from Asia.

French food group Danone kept its guidance for a further rise in profits and sales this year after first quarter underlying sales growth beat market expectations, led by strong demand for baby formula products in China.

THIS JUST IN: DoorDash, a San Francisco - based on - demand restaurant food delivery company, is raising $ 535 million in funding at a $ 1.4 billion valuatioIN: DoorDash, a San Francisco - based on - demand restaurant food delivery company, is raising $ 535 million in funding at a $ 1.4 billion valuatioin funding at a $ 1.4 billion valuation.

It started with customers asking about the labour and environmental conditions in the locations JQI sources from — not only are there regulations to honour, but consumers are increasingly demanding that food brands treat workers fairly and, in the case of produce, not use pesticides excessively.

But in addition to the impact of air miles, global land and resource use determine the sustainability of the food we eat - food production can destroy or displace natural resources in order to supply growing demand.

The decline in light yogurt can be traced to a growing demand for natural, protein - rich foods that fill up health - conscious consumers, instead of simply low - calorie and low - fat options.

United and its competitors have posted big gains in cargo units, thanks to online shopping, demand for fresh food and pharmaceuticals, so there are plenty of other ways to fill planes» cargo holds.

In a press release, the company touted that it was the first major fast - food chain to offer an all - natural beef burger and that its decision was driven by a «growing demand for «cleaner,» more natural food, particularly among Millennials.»

Seasonal growers in many regions can't meet the demand for the food needed there in terms of the hospitals, schools, senior centers, daycare centers, even the retail establishments and the restaurants.

The demand woes are essentially tied to three main factors: Across the industry, retailers still had to unload food shipments from the fourth quarter, resulting in some delayed ordering at the start of 2017; executives also blamed a delay in tax refunds for hurting consumer demand during the quarter; and then there was a shift in the timing for Easter — the holiday landed in March for 2016 but April this year.

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Other major U.S. food makers, such as Campbell Soup (CPB) and Kellogg (K), have closed factories in recent years as they struggle to deal with slower demand for processed and packaged foods, The Wall Street Journal said.

In 2015, the upheaval was marked by a more conscious consumer who continues to demand transparency into the foods and beverages that the line the grocery store shelves.

Kraft Heinz and Kellogg are the latest Big Food manufacturers to blame soft sales in the United States on an industrywide slowdown in demand for packaged foods.

Naturally produced food, sold in a more pleasant environment, is what people now demand — even if it costs more and has a higher calorie count than the old fast - food experience.

CHICAGO, May 2 - Tater Tots - maker Kraft Heinz Co on Wednesday reported lower first - quarter sales, weighed down by weakening demand for processed foods in the United States.

The food and beverage industry has faced huge challenges in the U.S., where food trends are being driven by Millennial consumers who experts say demand more flavorful items but are also less loyal to brands than prior generations.

In its most recent report on the state of global fisheries, the United Nations» Food and Agriculture Organization warned that 90 percent of the world's fish stocks are fully or overfished, and increasing production to meet the world's growing demand for animal protein can't be done in a sustainable manneIn its most recent report on the state of global fisheries, the United Nations» Food and Agriculture Organization warned that 90 percent of the world's fish stocks are fully or overfished, and increasing production to meet the world's growing demand for animal protein can't be done in a sustainable mannein a sustainable manner.

Global comparable sales rose 4 percent in the third quarter, their first rise in more than one year, driven by demand for value meals and breakfast items in China, where sales had plummeted after a food safety scandal in July 2014.

An on - demand food delivery start - up bankrolled in part by the founder of Shake Shack has ended its New York City operations, just four months after its seed funding round.

The company is fighting to win back customers, particularly in the United States, after failing to keep up with diners» increasing demand for healthier, fresher food.

The course at George Brown demands more than 250 hours in the classroom and covers everything from winemaking theory to rules for food pairing to the proper technique for opening Champagne (whisper, yes; pop, no).

In the meantime, companies can focus on better predicting demand (to avoid producing more food than people will actually consume) and suppressing our appetite for red meat.

Homegrocer.com AmazonFresh, the company's on - demand grocery - delivery service, launched in Seattle in 2007, but Amazon had its sights on the food business for nearly a decade prior.

What they're saying: «National shortage of Class - A drivers and the increased demand for logistics is resulting in an increase in the cost of goods,» said one manager in the accommodation and food services business.

The world's biggest fast - food chain, which has not had a monthly gain in sales at established U.S. restaurants since October 2013, is also making the changes to reach out to consumers who are demanding simpler, more natural food choices.

Larger industry groups such as food products, metals and machinery are much less adversely affected by the strong dollar, and these minor problems have generally been offset by strong growth in demand.

San Francisco - based ride - hailing company Uber Technologies Inc. will soon launch its on - demand food delivery app, UberEATS, in...

Additionally, China's rapidly growing middle - class will drive accelerating demand for goods and services that Canadian companies, large and small, are primed to meet, notably in agriculture and food.

Typically after a storm, demand for food is high and functioning restaurants are in low supply, and things get extremely busy.

CHICAGO, May 2 Tater Tots - maker Kraft Heinz Co on Wednesday reported lower first - quarter sales, weighed down by weakening demand for processed foods in the United States.

Andrew Mackenzie, CEO of BHP Billiton, told a conference in Beijing in June last year he expects rising Chinese demand for materials with more consumer uses, such as copper, while greater food consumption could lead to more demand for the soil nutrient potash:

Earlier this year the failure of few food delivery startups led to a number of pundits and articles claiming that the on - demand economy was in trouble.

The study showed that while demand for pesticide and GMO - free food is up 20 per cent a year in Canada, more than 90 per cent of organics come from the U.S. or overseas.

Uber will expand UberEats, its on - demand food delivery service, with a dedicated app and expanded delivery options across several cities in late March.

As in other Asian countries, the changing tastes and lifestyles of ASEAN's middle class and youth are pushing demand for processed foods and beverages.

Rising obesity rates across the globe coupled with consumer interest in healthier food alternatives are also driving demand for meatless proteins.

Now — in a time of red state teachers madly striking, of fast - food workers demanding $ 15 an hour, of #MeToo and #BlackLivesMatter activists refusing to go away — it looks like our time could represent a cultural turn of its own.

Agri - food MSMEs are crucial in both wealthy and low and middle - income countries (LMICs) in addressing food security, meeting growing demand for agricultural commodities and value - added foodstuffs, and in reducing poverty by generating income through strategies of inclusive growth.

Core Final Demand (less food and energy) also came in at 0.3 % MoM, up from the previous month and is up 2.7 % YoY NSA.

In the time since, fast - food workers also have staged strikes, demanding the minimum wage be raised.

In large part, the quarter's strength was fueled by Dunkin Donut's U.S. business, where same - store sales rose 2.9 % on the back of demand for new hot and iced beverages and breakfast food, such as a flatbread with eggs and guacamole.

The Fight for $ 15 began in 2012 when two hundred fast - food workers walked off the job to demand $ 15 / hr and union rights in New York City.

In terms of specific food items, total seafood prices for fiscal 2013 are expected to be lower than fiscal 2012 because of additional supply, particularly shrimp and crab, and weaker global demand, in particular for lobsteIn terms of specific food items, total seafood prices for fiscal 2013 are expected to be lower than fiscal 2012 because of additional supply, particularly shrimp and crab, and weaker global demand, in particular for lobstein particular for lobster.

During the quarter, Lilly's animal health revenues fell 9 % year - over-year to $ 706.2 million, which the company blamed on irregular wholesale buying patterns in companion animal health and an overall drop in demand on the food - animal side of the business.

According to CB Insights, on - demand, food - focused technology startup companies raised $ 5.7 billion in 2015, up 152 percent from 2014.

Higher standards of living in emerging markets, urbanization and the rapid expansion of the world's middle class are driving big increases in demand for a wide variety of agri - food products, including dairy.

Some of Uber's skyrocketing valuation rests in its potential to be a major player in on - demand food and retail delivery, an area in which start - ups like Postmates and Instacart are trying to compete.