ADM to offer UTZ cocoa for first time following Nigerian certification
Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) is to source UTZ certified cocoa for the first time, after Nigeria was granted sustainable recognition for its beans.
Archives for May 18, 2011
EU agrees protected origin status with Switzerland and Liechtenstein
The EU has agreed with Switzerland and Liechtenstein to protect geographical indications for agricultural products and foodstuffs in their respective territories.
Dispatches from Vitafoods Europe 2011
Vitafoods expansion offers broad regional promise
At Vitafoods Europe 2011, Jess Halliday caught up with event director Chris Lee to talk about the show’s ambitious expansion plans into Asia and South America.
Cocoa powder replacer said to give 40% savings for bakers
Volatility in cocoa prices was the prompt for the development of a new cocoa replacer for bakery applications that enables savings of up to 40 per cent, said UK supplier Fayrefield Foodtec.
Bad weather could reverse sugar price dip, warns Rabobank
Rabobank has warned that the recent sharp dip in international sugar prices could easily be reversed if bad weather hits key producer countries.