RTRS hails one million tonnes of certified responsible soy
The Round Table on Responsible Soy (RTRS) has reached a milestone of one million tonnes certified under the scheme during its second year of certification.
Archives for January 15, 2013
EC backed project aims to recover Spanish dairy whey for functional formulations
A new initiative backed by the European Commission will encourage cheese making dairies in Spain to better utilise whey from cheese production as a value added ingredient.
Fear of the new: The importance of storytelling in the meat-free market
It’s not enough to have a great-tasting product – manufacturers of meat alternatives must tell a positive production story, according to the maker of an award-winning product taking the Dutch meat-free market by storm.
Junk food linked to 40% rise in childhood asthma and eczema, say scientists
Eating more than three portions of junk food each week could lead to an increased risk of childhood asthma and eczema, say researchers.
Australia sees dowturn in beef exports to Russia
Australian beef exports to Russia were “sluggish” last year as a result of competition from South America and increased demand for Australian manufacturing beef in the US, according to the latest data from Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA).
Kosher gains ground as global QC measure
Having foods and ingredients approved by Jewish rabbis may not seem a matter that would of great importance to non-Jewish food and supplement manufacturers – not so.
Milk drinkers win Nobel Prizes, researchers claim
Nations that consume a lot of milk also tend to produce a lot of Nobel Prize winners, a letter published in Practical Neurology has suggested.