Lobby groups hamper GM foods take-up in Europe, claims report
Anti-GMO groups are hugely influential on policy making in the EU and are threatening public acceptance of the technology in the bloc, new research suggests.
Archives for September 25, 2011
Cargill flavours buy not transformational but good fit for Kerry, analyst
Kerry’s acquisition of Cargill’s flavour systems for €168m ($230m) is by no means transformational but will boost the Irish ingredient firm’s beverages and dairy flavours portfolio, claims an analyst.
Controversial Arla super dairy gets green light
Arla has secured planning approval for its new £150m UK ‘mega dairy’, despite widespread local opposition to its plans.
Traceability key to avoiding deadly E.coli crisis re-run, expert
Effective traceability systems are key to avoiding a repeat of the drawn-out E.coli crisis, where the German food industry lost control to health authorities, according to a crisis management expert.
Beetroot extract could provide natural replacement for carmine: Synthite
A newly developed natural food colouring made from beetroot extracts could be a solution to replacing carmine colours made from insects, according to ingredient producer Synthite.