Big names join forces to drive sustainable coconut oil production in South East Asia
A quartet of key industry players have come together to drive the production of sustainable coconut oil in the Philippines and Indonesia.
Archives for June 28, 2017
Biofortification one of many factors in tackling iron and zinc deficiencies: Study
Biofortification alone is not enough to enhance bread with optimum iron and zinc levels to fight deficiencies, a study says as it cites other production methods that should factor in its creation.
Campylobacter infection remains top in Denmark
Campylobacter remains the most common foodborne pathogen in Denmark with almost 4,700 cases in 2016.
Scandi Standard to buy Irish poultry firm
Nordic chicken group Scandi Standard has a reached an agreement to purchase Ireland’s largest chicken processor, Manor Farm, for €94 million (m).
Interactive starch resource unveiled by Starch Europe
Trade association Starch Europe make available a new online platform that aims to provide information about starch-based ingredients used in the food sector.
European Commission clears Dow/DuPont merger, subject to conditions
The European Commission has approved the proposed merger between US-based chemical companies Dow and DuPont on condition of the divestiture of DuPont's pesticide business, including its R&D organization.
One in 10 allergenic ingredients not correctly labelled – study
Undeclared milk in chocolate and bakery products was the most frequently found allergen during a control in the Nordic countries.
Thermo unveils range of bagged enrichment media
Thermo Fisher Scientific has launched a range of bagged enrichment media.
Food prices could surge as climate change and conflicts hit commodity chokepoints
The price of key commodities like soy and wheat could surge unless the vulnerabilities at the world’s most important trade “chokepoints” are assessed and the risks mitigated.
Belarus’ president pushes for farms in Chernobyl exclusion zone
Belarus president Alexander Lukashenko has instructed the country’s government to prepare a decree allowing agricultural activity, including the building of poultry, pig and cattle farms, in an area of the exclusion zone surrounding the Chernobyl power...
MycoTechnology to bring sugar-reducing mushroom extract to Europe with EFSA application
How can mushrooms help reduce sugar and salt in food and drink? By blocking the bitter notes and cutting the need for masking agents. “It’s pretty exciting,” says the CEO of MycoTechnology as it prepares to bring ClearTaste to Europe.