Campaigners urge shift to less but better quality meat
A UK alliance of NGOs has launched a campaign to convince people to eat less, better quality meat and aims to link with similar networks across Europe.
Archives for July 1, 2013
CAP: a better deal for livestock farmers?
Successful meat producers will be breathing a sigh of a relief that the newly agreed reform of the European Union’s (EU) Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) will not punish them as severely as they feared.
Unilever opens leadership development centre in Singapore
Unilever has opened a €50m leadership development centre in Singapore – its first outside of the UK.
Good mood food? Positive emotions and moods are also an important trigger for indulgence, says study
While many studies have linked depression and bad moods to food intake, it may actually be that good moods and positive emotions are the main driving factor for food indulgence, according to new research.
Commodities Watch
Cocoa market awaits impact of ADM Cocoa sale
The Archer Daniels Midland Company is in discussions to sell its cocoa processing operations. We find out how potential industry consolidation could affect the cocoa supply.
Acrylamide reduction: DSM talks about the potato chip challenge
Enzymes can help snack makers significantly reduce acrylamide in baked goods and snacks, but they are not ideal for potato chips, says DSM.
Antioxidant canola oil for snacks to be taken global, says Israeli firm
Israeli vegetable oil giant Shemen Industries says it will roll out a new healthy and high stability canola oil ingredient to the international market after seeing success on home soil.