EU food and drink sector backs Brussels decision to end sugar quotas
The EU food and drink manufacturing sector has welcomed Brussels decision to abolish the EU sugar quota system by 2015, claiming it will allow a more market-focused sugar regime.
Archives for October 12, 2011
‘No magic bullet’ can protect cocoa from climate change
It will take every tool in the box to combat the effect of climate change on cocoa production, warn industry experts following the publication of research into the impact of rising temperatures on farmers in West Africa.
French BPA ban will distort EU food packaging market, Plastics Europe
The new French ban on bisphenol A (BPA) could potentially distort the European internal market for food packaging, according to plastics industry trade association Plastics Europe.
Sugar and fruit concentrates spur Südzucker profit jump
German ingredients group Südzucker reports a sharp rise in profits for the first half of its financial year, citing gains from its sugar and fruit segments as being particular growth drivers.
German dairy sector must milk further consolidation benefits, DMK
The German dairy sector needs to pursue further consolidation to make inroads into lucrative international markets for dairy products, according to the nation’s largest processor DMK.