Setting certified cocoa goals makes ethical and business sense
Sourcing cocoa from certified farms can minimise incidence of child labour, but if that’s enough, why else should chocolate manufacturers commit to third-party certification?
Archives for June 24, 2012
Russia gains halal self-sufficiency
Russia reached self-sufficiency in halal meat production last year and exported halal poultry for the first time in its history, statistics have revealed.
Dutch food packaging company opens new factory in England
The international food packaging company Faerch Plast (FP) opened a new factory in County Durham, England, last week to add to its portfolio of factories in Denmark and the Czech Republic.
FoodNavigator brings you the latest from IFT
For the next few days FoodNavigator aims to bring you the latest news on the ground from the IFT12 trade show in Las Vegas.
Sugar debate: Fructose may be healthy after all
A new review of the scientific evidence suggests that fructose may not be as bad as some research has suggested, and may even provide some health benefits.
Expert warns EU on sustainability
Europe must take a balanced view on sustainability or risk exporting its meat production, a leading agricultural expert has warned.
Pasta goes bananas: Green banana flour offers gluten-free pasta solutions
Flour milled from green bananas could help solve the riddle of how to create cheap yet tasty gluten-free pasta, say researchers.