EFKO grows confectionery fat sales as multinationals make gains in Russia
Fats and oils supplier EFKO has reported sales growth for its confectionery fats division in H1 as multinational confectioners post sales gains in Russia.
Archives for September 29, 2014
TTIP is a 'trojan horse' trade deal for GM imports, says Friends of the Earth
The proposed EU-US trade deal could see the European market opened up to US imports of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), despite the Commission's public assurances to the contrary, claims Friends of the Earth.
Russia about to import pork from China
Russian health regulators have now approved imports of pork from five Chinese suppliers, including two subsidiaries of the Shuanghui Group, GlobalMeatNews has been told.
Edible insects: Create consumer demand – even where there is none
Successful development of insect-containing foods will not be led by consumer demand – it will create it, according to an industry expert.
Colored potatoes double antioxidant activity in extruded snacks: Study
Extruded snacks made from colored-flesh potatoes have antioxidant levels two to three times higher than regular potato varieties, a study finds.
FIC regulation: When is nutrition labelling mandatory?
The Provision of Food Information to Consumers Regulation (FIC) is fast approaching the key date in December 2014, after which the majority of its provisions start to take effect. In this guest article, Campden BRI expert Steve Spice addresses some of...
SIAL to offer world tour of food trends
As part of this year’s 50th anniversary celebrations there will be a World Tour at SIAL, which promises to offer a window into the global food market.
Brenntag to acquire Italian food and ingredients company
Brenntag has agreed to acquire Italian ingredients and food company Chimab SPA for an undisclosed amount, the company said on Tuesday.
Meat companies abound at SIAL show
The global meat industry will be jetting, driving and sailing to Paris later this month to take part in one of the year’s biggest gathering to showcase food and meat.
Ishida launches X-ray model for small bone detection
Ishida Europe has revealed a new X-ray model, which can detect bones in meat fillets.
Agilent updates hardware and software on Q-TOF GC/MS system
Agilent Technologies has introduced an updated Quadrupole Time of Flight (Q-TOF) Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometer (GC/MS) System.