BPF Cogent bid will boost polymer packaging industry
BPF (British Plastic Federation) president, Mike Boswell, welcomed Philip Law as director-general of the organization, with effect from July next year, at its 80th anniversary dinner on Friday.
Archives for October 15, 2013
Sweet sales future for fructose products?
EFSA backing of a blood glucose lowering health claim for fructose products spells good business prospects, Israeli supplier of the ingredient Galam Group has said.
Oystar Gasti machines help Almarai tap Gulf yoghurt boom
Saudi-based company Almarai has partnered with Oystar Gasti in a deal that will help fulfill continuing consumer demand for high quality dairy products in the Gulf.
Danone slashes 2013 targets to cover WPC botulism recall losses
Danone has issued a profit warning for 2013 to account for the impact of Fonterra's recent whey protein concentrate (WPC) botulism scare, which the French dairy giant has claimed cost it around €170m ($230m) in sales.
Industrial-scale artisanal bread will freshen up mature market, says Philibert Savours CEO
There is a gap in the market for artisanal breads made on an industrial scale, says the CEO of Philibert Savours.
Food prices could drop following potash industry agreement
Recent changes within the potash industry could signal the beginning of a food price drop across the region, as prices of the potassium fertiliser look set to fall.
EC rejects full country-of-origin labelling for meat products
The European Commission is planning to recommend only partial country-of-origin labelling for products containing processed meats in a report set to be released by the end of October, Globalmeatnews.com has been told.
Using maths to make the most of bees for improved food production
Global food production and bees are closely interrelated – but optimising how honeybees pollinate food crops could help improve yields, despite declining populations.
World Food Day: Global Twitter chat to bring together food producers and consumers
Food producers and consumers from all over the world will join together this World Food Day to discuss the key issues facing them in battling against food security and malnutrition.
Unilever can’t spread Flora cholesterol claims, rules ad watchdog
The UK’s Advertising Standards Agency has ordered Unilever to pull two television commercials for Flora pro-activ that make cholesterol-lowering claims.