EU approves duty-free quota for Ukrainian lamb
Ukraine has been given approval to export lamb to the EU duty-free, and similar measures will be taken in respect of other types of meat, according to Ukraine’s Ministry of Economic Development.
Archives for July 3, 2013
Aroma ingredients
Solvay to bring vanillin manufacturing to Zhenjiang
International chemical group Solvay is the latest aromas company to choose China to produce its ingredients.
Lockout valves facilitate processing equipment safety
Parker Hannifin Corp. has expanded its line of pneumatic lockout valves, designed to help facilitate safe cleaning and maintenance of processing equipment.
Good news all round for Australia’s dairy industry
Following record opening prices for this year’s Australian dairy season, Devondale has piled on the good news by announcing the construction of a major new milk processing facility in Sydney’s western suburbs worth A$60m.
Novel chocolate sensory analysis method touted by researchers
Brazilian researchers say a new method for sensory analysis of chocolate could slash description times in half compared to the conventional technique.
Subsidies on healthy foods work to increase consumption
Subsidies are effective at promoting healthier food and beverage choices, according to a new review published in Public Health Nutrition.
Chr. Hansen reorganises regional management structure
Chr. Hansen has reshuffled its regional structure in an effort to be closer to customers, the company has said.
WHO director-general slams industry involvement in health policy
The director-general of the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said the food and drink industry’s involvement in public health policy is ‘dangerous’ and has urged governments to put public health before business, at a global health promotion conference...
Challenges to Ethiopia’s cattle and beef chain
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) has published a report on the challenges faced by Ethopia’s live cattle and beef chain.
Marfrig divides South American beef business
Brazilian meat giant Marfrig has announced plans to split its South American beef business into two operational divisions.
Mystery biscuit giant seeks collaborators for melt-free chocolate coating
An anonymous Fortune 500 packaged foods company is looking for help in creating a chocolate enrobed cookie that can withstand high temperatures in warm climates.