Tate & Lyle to acquire Chinese polydextrose firm
Tate & Lyle PLC has agreed to acquire Chinese polydextrose specialty fibre company Winway Biotechnology Nantong Co. Ltd to give it a base for selling the ingredient in the Asia Pacific region.
Archives for March 14, 2014
TTIP deal could be smaller and more modest than hoped, experts warn
The planned trade agreement between the United States (US) and the European Union (EU) could be "smaller" and "more modest" than hoped due to a number of intractable issues – one American lobbyist warned this week.
Cargill scales up its R&D 'hub' in Europe
Cargill's European Research and Development Centre has re-opened after an €8m expansion, with added emphasis on food safety.
Schwan’s denies OSHA H&S violations
Schwan’s is refuting claims by the US Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) that it is in breach of 32 serious safety and health violations at its Atlanta factory.
Europain 2014
Philibert Savours CEO: Organic cuts my world in two
Philibert Savours CEO said a new organic variety in the firm’s Campasine bread mix line may offer value-added possibilities and be closer to his own ethos, but the firm must provide something for everyone’s budget.
Where does our food come from? Traceability is crucial to market success
Traceability is here to stay – and it is industry’s responsibility to put efficient and reliable traceability systems in place to provide real information for consumers.
US meat trade mission surprised by variety in EU and Middle East
US producers have been getting a taster of how competitive the global meat trade is following a trade mission to Europe and the Middle East.
Gut microbiota ‘networks’ may play a role in autoimmunity and type 1 diabetes risk
The way in which our gut bacteria interact with each other may have vital implications for the risk of developing type 1 diabetes, according to new research.
Meat withdrawn from sale in Romania after links to criminal activity
The trading of 229 tonnes of meat has been halted in Romania, after it was found the products were either adulterated or had already exceeded the use-by date.
Action on Sugar sketches sugar reduction plans
Sugar consumption could feasibly be reduced by 10% a year over the coming three to four years – without using artificial sweeteners or any other replacement ingredients, claims Action on Sugar.
FAO reports rise in GM material in non-GM food trade
Detection of genetically modified (GM) material in internationally traded non-GM food and feed has spiked in the past few years, interrupting trade and adding to food losses, according to the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).
NZ minister announces Saudi livestock imports and agribusiness hub
Saudi Arabia and New Zealand have signed a protocol to allow livestock imports from New Zealand for breeding, with imports to start by the end of the year, a government minister has revealed.
NFPC and Spinneys sign leases at Kizad
UAE firms Spinneys Dubai and the National Food Products Company (NFPC) are both set to establish new facilities in the Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (Kizad), the zone announced.
Food Vision 2014 ready to encourage radical thinking and explore innovative opportunities
Over 100 food industry leaders and senior directors from Europe, Asia and the Americas will soon convene in Cannes, France for the 2014 Food Vision summit to discuss key issues facing today’s global industry, from sustainability to innovation;...
Self-regulation on cocoa child trafficking inadequate: NGO points finger at Mondelēz
NGO STOP THE TRAFFIK has accused Mondelēz International of lagging behind its rivals by attempting to self-regulate child trafficking in the cocoa sector.
5 second rule holds truth?
The ‘five second rule’ about picking up food after it has been dropped on the floor may have some scientific basis, according to research.