Fairtrade a key part of sustainability drive
The fairtrade phenomenon is benefiting from the trend for sustainability reporting as fairtrade foods as well as ingredients can boost corporate credentials, according to an analyst.
Archives for November 7, 2008
Hopes for GE animal debate to move forward under Obama
Concerns about genetically engineered (GE) food animals will fall under the spotlight next week as food industry representatives, biotechnology experts and campaigners look at how the new administration under US President-elect, Barack Obama, will tackle...
Switch on to forklift truck safety
Extra employee safety and reduced product damage are the twin benefits claimed for a new safety switch designed for use with fork lift trucks.
UK salt concern at a five year low, FSA survey
UK consumers have worried less about salt and additives this year and more about saturated fat in their food, according to the latest barometer of food views conducted by the Food Standards Agency (FSA).
Regulation overhaul urged after listeria outbreak
Extra food safety regulations could be introduced in Canada as pressure increases to tackle the problems associated with tainted food after 20 people died in a listeriosis outbreak.
EU pesticide ban would hit supply, says food industry
UK food manufacturers claim the outcome of this week’s vote supporting tighter pesticide usage by the European Parliament’s environment committee fails to fully recognise the potential gravity of the emerging situation.
Early peanut exposure may reduce chances of allergy: Study
Avoiding peanuts in infancy and early childhood may increase the risk of developing peanut allergy, says a joint British-Israeli study.
Cargill opens Ghana cocoa processing plant
Production has begun at Cargill’s new $100m cocoa processing facility in Tema, Ghana, to help meet increasing demand.
Splenda bounces back as Tate & Lyle releases figures
Tate & Lyle’s sucralose product has recovered from a drop in demand to see a sales increase after the opening of the firm’s Singapore production plant, albeit with a reduced operating profit.
Round table: Food policy under Obama
Barack Obama has pledged to bring change to his country. Three food industry executives discuss what his election could mean for food regulation and trade, and policy interplay with healthcare and energy.
Trend for kid-adult fusion foods
The line between children’s and adult’s food is blurring along with a growing interest in Asian flavors and hidden nutrition, according to a report looking at opportunities for food and beverage manufacturers.