Agilent boosts food safety and quality analysis
Agilent Technologies has opened a $25m research and testing laboratory centre in Australia to boost food and beverage analysis capability.
Archives for September 9, 2013
Mars and Mondelez wage M&M's trademark war in Sweden
Mars and Mondelez International’s Swedish subsidiary Kraft Foods Sverige hope to take their M&M's trademark dispute to the highest court in Sweden.
The market for after school snacks is untapped, says Mintel
UK food makers have been focused on the lunchbox trend but have failed to notice a gaping hole full of promise – the after school snacking occasion, a Mintel analyst says.
Water footprint: The food industry's next big challenge?
Reducing water footprints is an environmental challenge food and beverage companies should be prepared to meet if they want to maintain their competitive position and build reputation among end consumers, according to an analyst.
‘Fear of the unknown’ prevents African adoption of GM crops, says African ag group
Widespread opposition to genetically modified (GM) crops in Africa has been described as a farce, based on fear of the unknown, by an African agriculture organisation chaired by former UN secretary-general Kofi Annan.
Cargill-Evolva on fermentation-based steviol glycosides: 'Pace of progress continues to exceed our expectations’
The pace of progress on the joint development program of Cargill and Evolva to produce fermentation-based steviol glycosides is ‘exceeding expectations’ with the resulting ingredients potentially hitting the market earlier than expected.
A salt conundrum? Researchers suggest 'yin and yang' effect of sodium and chloride
Chloride intake may also be an independent risk factor for heart disease. But in this case the risks are lower, and may counterbalance those of sodium in salt, say researchers.
Concerned about palm oil? Boycotting won’t change a thing
Palm oil production is a major cause of deforestation, loss of habitat and – let’s not forget – dismal working conditions for people in growing areas, mainly in Southeast Asia. But Europe needs palm oil and palm oil producers need European consumers to...
AB Enzymes and Barentz extend distribution partnership
AB Enzymes and Barentz have signed a 5-year distribution agreement, extending their previous partnership for the distribution of bakery, beverage and specialties enzymes.