Coroner warns of energy sweets danger after man’s death
A coroner has written to the UK’s Department of Health warning of the dangers of high-caffeine confectionery after a man accidentally overdosed on caffeinated energy mints.
Archives for October 20, 2013
International firm cuts Russian pork production
A leading international meat processor announced today that it will “discontinue” its primary pork production in Russia and all other production operations in Moscow.
Horse meat scandal: Website sees supply chain transparency
Sun Branding Solutions has acquired FoodSpecifications.com, a software tool which collects, manages and distributes product information such as specification details, nutritional data and packaging information.
US firm seeks pork joint venture in Ukraine
US company Seaboard Foods is set to become one of the largest pork producers in Ukraine after opening negotiations with a local company to construct a huge pig farm in the Kharkiv Oblast region of the country.
Nestlé opens Maggi factory in Russia
Nestlé has opened a CHF 73m (€59.1m) factory in Russia to distribute Maggi-brand products across Russia and other Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) countries.
Mondelēz invests in sustainability goals
Mondelēz International is pouring cash into sustainable farming projects, including $400M in cocoa farms in developing economies, to secure a strong and stable supply base.
Energy drinks remain ‘most dynamic segment in the soft drinks market’ in Latin America
The energy drinks market in Latin America is worth a whopping $1.2 billion, with Brazil leading the way, says a new report from Zenith International.
Nestlé needs to up premium game, but are there better options than Ferrero?
Nestlé should address its premium portfolio weaknesses, but perhaps there are better options than Ferrero, suggests a market analyst.
EU highlights top ten foods at risk of fraud
Olive oil, fish and organic foods are at the highest risk of food fraud in Europe, according to a new draft report from the European Union – but meat is not in the top ten, despite this year’s high-profile horse meat scandal.
Investment giant bans two palm oil companies for ‘unsustainable’ deforestation
The world’s biggest sovereign wealth fund has permanently banned investment in two palm oil companies for alleged unethical practices, after dropping 23 palm oil firms from its portfolio for the same reason in March.
Expert rubbishes Oreo cookies addiction claim
A leading psychobiologist has slammed recent claims by researchers that Oreo cookies, made by international food manufacturer Mondelēz, are as addictive as cocaine for rats.