RSPO calls for faster market uptake of sustainable palm oil
Market uptake of sustainable palm oil will need to accelerate in 2011 in order to keep up with rapidly growing production, claims the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO).
Archives for January 10, 2011
New modified starch emulsifier may extend rice bran oil use in food
A new modified starch may stabilise rice bran emulsions, says a new study that extends the use of rice bran oil - an ingredient being show “increasing interest” by the food industry.
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CAP reform circus re-opens - but this time it’s serious
Roll up, roll up, the Great CAP Reform Circus is back in town. Missing those long arguments about the future of farm support? Hungry for more debate about how best to limit spiraling European farm commodity prices?
BioExx plans to build ND protein plant after positive study
Canadian canola proteins company BioExx has said it intends to pursue building plans for an 80,000 metric ton processing plant in North Dakota this year, following a positive feasibility report.
Ethnic cuisine wins out in UK but EU market remains ‘fragmented’
UK consumers are increasingly keen on ethnic cuisine, but the market in mainland Europe remains ‘fragmented’, according to a new report from market research firm Keynote.
Danisco to be acquired by DuPont
Danisco is to be snapped up by DuPont for $6.3bn, in a deal Dupont says could create a global leader in industrial biotech – and help drive science-based solutions to the world’s food and fuel challenges.
EC to tighten up dioxin monitoring as UK consumers exposed to tainted food
The European Commission is exploring ways to boost dioxin monitoring procedures after it was confirmed that products containing the toxic substance had reached the food chain and been sold to UK consumers.
Confectioners welcome step toward ending US-Mexico trade dispute
The National Confectioners Association (NCA) has welcomed an initial proposal that could end an ongoing US-Mexico trucking dispute that has seen Mexico impose tariffs on a long list of US exports.
New food safety bill should spur industry action: Report
New food safety legislation was signed into law last week, increasing the urgency for food companies to update their food safety plans, according to a new report from PwC US and Leavitt Partners.