AAK acquires Turkey-based fats supplier Unipro from Unilever
AAK has acquired Turkey-based oils and fats supplier Unipro from Unilever for an undisclosed sum, the company said on Friday.
Archives for July 25, 2013
Suppliers urge French PM to end anti-palm oil ‘intimidation’
The Malaysian palm oil industry has called on the French Prime Minister to put an end to an ‘ongoing campaign of misinformation’ on palm oil among French politicians and companies, ahead of his visit to the country on Sunday.
9bn pounds of high oleic soybean oil will be available by 2023, say soybean farmers
The United Soybean Board (USB) has pledged $60m over the next five years to expand production of high oleic soybean varieties and market their oils to food companies.
Fonterra and IOF fund Indonesian female osteoporosis research
Fonterra has teamed up with the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) to fund research to examine the prevalence of low bone mineral density (BMD) among young women in Indonesia.
Turnaround strategy putting Campbell on solid growth track, CEO says
A strategy of rationalizing production, refocusing brands, key acquisitions and expanding into higher growth segments and markets is succeeding in reinvigorating Campbell Soup Company’s growth potential, CEO Denise M. Morrison told a meeting of analysts...
Brazilian chicken gains green light to Mexico
Mexico has opened its market to chicken and eggs from Brazil, according to the Brazilian authorities.
Role of social media in foodborne outbreaks
Share salmonella, tweet E.coli and like listeria – social media’s role in outbreaks
Social media is playing more of a role in outbreaks and even alerted public health officials to an illness last year.
Palm oil genome map will boost yields and protect environment, say researchers
Mapping of the oil palm tree genome has revealed a single gene responsible regulating its yield, offering the possibility to breed new variants for increased production, say scientists behind the project.
Japan remains undecided on lifting US wheat ban after GMO scare
There are no clear plans yet to lift Japan's ban on US western white wheat, a Japanese government official says following a meeting between its ministry and the USDA last week.
Grass-fed meat label approved in Canada
Canadian food safety officials have approved the country’s first ever certification label for 100% grass-fed meat.
Cadbury India top brass shakeup unconnected to tax probe, says Mondelez
Cadbury India has made wholesale changes to its senior management in a move parent company Mondelez International says is not linked to ongoing tax evasion investigations.
Australia’s oldest chocolate bar, Cherry Ripe, remains the favourite
With Australian tastes in confectionery moving quickly over recent years, chocolate manufacturers are being advised to keep a close eye on changes.
Shellfish toxins sicken 70 in UK
At least 70 people in south east England have been sickened by diarrhetic shellfish poisoning, according to the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA).
Meat linked to chemical exposure
Meat has been identified as a major source of exposure to industrial chemical bisphenol A (BPA), which has been linked to health problems.
Loma Systems gains Atex21 compliance
Loma Systems has been awarded Atex21 compliance for its IQ³ metal detector head which is used in potentially explosive atmospheres.
Food manufacturers more optimistic about business
British food and drink manufacturers are stepping up investment, reflecting growing optimism about business prospects, according to a survey by the Food and Drink Federation (FDF).
ASF threatens Russian pork exports
Experts have warned that Russia could lose its pork export industry as the epidemic of African swine fever (ASF) in Russia continues to gain momentum, spreading to new regions of the country.
Dannon Oikos still fastest-growing brand in Greek yogurt segment, with sales topping $400m in 2012
While many new products generate impressive year-one sales after blasting out of the starting blocks bolstered by great distribution and piles of promotional cash, few sustain this momentum. But Dannon’s Oikos Greek yogurt brand is a notable exception.
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Dr Pepper ‘very concerned’ by US diet soft drinks sales decline
Dr Pepper Snapple (DPS) CEO Larry Young says the firm is very concerned by US sales declines in diet sodas and the company’s below average performance in that category.
Bunge: Our PhytoBake ingredient adds nutritionally beneficial phytosterols to bakery, and it can also delay staling in microwave pizza – who knew?
Bunge’s award-winning functional shortening has allowed manufacturers of bakery products to boost the nutritional profile of formulations, but a surprise discovery has led to a new application: Microwave pizza.