NSF International opens Colombian office to meet demand
NSF International has opened an office in Colombia to meet growing demand for auditing, certification and training services in the country.
Archives for June 20, 2017
More child labor prevention needed as cocoa prices fall, warn UTZ and ICI
A sharp decline in cocoa prices could put children at increased risk of child labor unless more is done, say the heads of UTZ and ICI.
EU project tackles increase in ciguatera fish poisoning
A European project is one year into its work on investigating the risks and spread of ciguatoxin poisoning.
Demand for annatto colouring provides work for women in Latin America
Local women farmers in Latin America are being offered a secure income due to the increased demand for natural annatto colouring.
Gastro2025: Industry giants to advise Danish government on boosting food industry potential
Arla, Organic Denmark, Meyers Food and other industry players will become advisers to the Danish government in a bid to cement the country's reputation as a food and gastronomy powerhouse, cut food waste and improve eating habits.
'We will react and respond to any discriminatory measures against Malaysian palm oil,' warns minister
With a recent European resolution calling for tariffs and trade barriers against any palm oil linked to deforestation, Malaysia's minister for plantations and commodities warns: "We will react and respond accordingly to any discriminatory measures...
New €7 m project aims to ensure all European aquaculture businesses are sustainable and competitive
A new research project, funded by the European Commission, is hoping to create a more innovative, sustainable and competitive space for aquaculture businesses.
Germany’s Tönnies eyes land for Serbian pig farms
German meat company Tönnies has applied to the Serbian authorities to secure more than 1 million square metres of available land in five municipalities to set up pig farms.
Mars to scrap Orkla’s Wrigley contract in Norway
Mars Norge will take charge of Norwegian Wrigley sales next year after terminating a distribution contract with Orkla Confectionery & Snacks Norge.
DuPont launches stabilizer for plant-based beverages
DuPont Nutrition & Health (DuPont) has launched a new ingredient in its Danisco range for manufacturers to produce stable clean-label soy, almond and other plant-based drinks.