Sustainable palm oil reaches million hectare mark
The first one million hectares of certified land for sustainable palm production marks ‘a turning point’ for industry, according to the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO).
Archives for August 28, 2011
Cargill hires panel to review ground turkey safety standards
Cargill has assembled a panel of food safety experts to review its enhanced ground turkey safety standards, established in the wake of a nationwide salmonella outbreak.
ADM invests US$4.4m to boost cocoa production in Ivory Coast
Global confectionery supplier Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) is injecting US$4.4m (€3m) into its Ivory Coast cocoa programme as the country tries to recover from its recent civil turmoil and an EU ban on one of the region’s most important exports.
Powdered milk demand in China driving Abbott's expansion
Abbott has said it will invest US$230m to build a new nutrition manufacturing facility in China, representing the company's largest investment in China to date.
Indian rice will have to be certified beetle-free to go to US
A new regulation in India would mean that exporters of rice products to the US will have to get a new pest-free certification for them, an official at the government's food exports body said.
Australian food manufacturers close factories amid external pressures
Two major food manufacturers in Australia have shut down factories under external pressures including the rise of the Australian dollar, high cost of raw materials, supermarket price wars and government policies.
Chinese free trade agreement boon for NZ meat manufacturers
A trade agreement with China has resulted in a windfall for manufacturers of beef and lamb products in New Zealand with huge savings made on tariffs.
Advocates slate soft drink 'misleading' marketing, urge TV watershed
UK children’s food advocates, critical of marketing tactics by soft drink makers, are calling for further restrictions on TV advertising in a bid to curb what they claim are the industry’s misleading messages to children and parents.
Major challenges remain in acrylamide reduction, says new review
Reducing acrylamide content of foods while safeguarding other quality and taste aspects, still remains a challenge for industry, according to a new review of the science supporting reduction techniques.
Confectionery giants head industry move to natural, Leatherhead
Confectionery giants such as Nestlé, Haribo and Cadbury have been at the forefront of efforts to move away from artificial additives, as the general industry makes a shift to natural food products, according to Leatherhead Food Research.
Australian government set to oppose palm oil labelling bill
The palm oil labelling bill in Australia is entering its next phase, with the House of Representatives set to vote on whether it becomes law – and the current government saying it intends to oppose it.
California Avocados unites with artichoke and olive oil firms in Med Diet campaign
The California Avocado Commission (CAC) has joined with Star Olive Oil and Cara Mia Artichoke Hearts in a co-marketing campaign promoting the Mediterranean diet.
Obesity crisis needs government action, says Lancet report
The global obesity epidemic needs a fresh approach – including government intervention – claims a series of research papers published in medical journal The Lancet.
India's top two sign co-branding deal for bakery products
India's biggest consumer products company and the biggest retailer have joined to co-develop and co-brand a line of bakery products, in what could be a sign of changing retail patterns for food products in India.