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Sustainable sourcing
Sustainability is no longer an optional add-on for food manufacturers and their suppliers. Climate change and shrinking resources mean a responsible approach is called for – and shareholders and customers want to know what is being done to safeguard food supplies and the interests of future generations.
Good grub? Danish researchers win funding to show that insects can be delicious
A new Danish research project aims to promote the widespread adoption of insects in our diets by showing that bugs and grubs are not only good for you, but are...
ISEAL develops new ‘credibility principles’ for ecolabels
Global certification association ISEAL Alliance has developed a set of principles for defining what makes an ecolabel, standard or certification credible.
Maple Leaf Foods CEO: ‘A global food strategy must meet the needs of the many, not just the affluent few’
Blanket opposition to genetically modified crops is “a morally unacceptable position to take on the basis of unsubstantiated suspicions and fears”, according to the boss of Toronto-based firm Maple Leaf...
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ADM Cocoa UK commits to 100% segregated certified palm oil in Europe
ADM Cocoa UK has committed to supplying 100% segregated certified palm oil for the European market, from its Liverpool-based facility.
Stevia in 2020: PureCircle outlines vision for reduced calories and reduced emissions
Global stevia supplier PureCircle has introduced a range of sustainability targets for reducing carbon emissions and water use, as well as calories in global diets by 2020.
Food and beverage prices to drop by 5.7% in 2013 as global food security improves
Bumper corn and wheat crops are expected to help the price of commodities fall this year, increasing food affordability and security, says the latest scores from the Global Food Security...
Poor rice quality contributes to $3.39bn losses
Rice quality issues contribute to $3.39bn a year at least in global costs to the food industry from rice waste, significantly boosting the importance of quality testing.
“The price of apparently cheap food is costing nothing less than the Earth.”
We are not amused: Prince launches scathing attack on food industry
The Prince of Wales has called on Europe to ‘recalibrate and re-gear’ its food systems towards a local model of food production and distribution - while issuing a wide-ranging attack...
Using certified sustainable palm oil no longer good enough, says WWF
Using palm oil certified as sustainable under the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) is no longer enough to ensure companies are acting responsibly, claims the WWF following the adoption...
EU urges protected origin status for more African, Caribbean and Pacific foods
The European Commission has urged increased global use of its PGI (protected geographical indication) system to increase trade in foods from African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) states, while encouraging sustainable...
EU ministers agree on fisheries policy reform
European fisheries ministers have agreed on an overhaul of the Common Fisheries Policy, with the hope that it will end decades of arguing over fishing quotas and help rebuild fish...
FAO touts edible insects as ‘valuable sources of nutrition’
Insects could play a vital role in food security in the coming decades – but disgust remains a barrier for consumers in many Western countries, according to a new report...
'No clear pathway' to climate-friendly livestock production: Worldwatch
Annual global greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture and livestock have increased 13% since 1990 as food production has increased - with the majority coming from livestock, according to a new...
Agro-food industry unites on sustainable supply issues
Some of the world’s biggest agriculture firms have united with food industry and scientific partners to form a steering committee, intended to share initiatives for achieving a sustainable global food...
Now non-food plants can help feed the world
Researchers have produced starch from plants not usually used for food purposes, potentially opening up whole new sources for foods and packaging materials.
EC aims to simplify 'confusing' green claims
The complexity and variety of 'green' initiatives for products in the EU has prompted a new initiative to create a single market for eco-claims, says the European Commission (EC).
Nestlé releases deforestation guides for commodity sourcing
Nestlé has released a series of deforestation guides for commodity sourcing in partnership with Conservation International, to give a clearer idea of where deforestation is occurring globally.
Better understanding of consumption to help target eco strategies
Nestlé and UK supermarkets Sainsbury’s and the Cooperative Group have entered into a pilot project to improve the environmental performance of some of their products, say the project’s organisers at...
‘Prawns are basically locusts that live in the sea’: Could psychology drive sustainable choices?
An understanding of psychology could help persuade people to make more sustainable dietary choices – and even steer their preferences, according to Dr Andrew Bodey, analyst at sustainability consultancy Best...
Unilever hails one-third sustainable sourcing
Unilever has said it now sources more than a third of its agricultural raw materials sustainably, up from just 14% two years ago and 24% in 2011.
Introduce grocery code of practice as ‘matter of urgency’, says Irish trade body
Irish trade body Food and Drink Industry Ireland (FDII) has said that a grocery code of practice urgently needs to be introduced to curb unfair trading practices and improve balance...
9TH INNOBEV GLOBAL BEVERAGES CONGRESS ADDRESSES KEY ISSUES
‘Health, Environment, Choice’ hold sway in soft drinks: Zenith International
Health, the environment and consumer choice are the three main issues facing today’s soft drinks industry, according to InnoBev Global Beverages Congress 2013 organizer Zenith International.
RSPO disputes Rainforest Foundation palm oil food guide
A Rainforest Foundation ethical food product guide based on companies’ palm oil use unjustly discourages the use of palm oil even if it is sustainably sourced, claims the Roundtable on...
Sustainable supply seen as emerging future risk for food companies
Food safety, quality and financial issues are considered the top three risks to business for most food companies, but sustainable supply is emerging as a growing area of concern, according...
Standardised CSR guidelines drive credibility: EC report
CSR – corporate social responsibility – is becoming increasingly coherent across the globe due to greater uptake of internationally recognised standards, according to a new European Commission report.
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