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New pact may raise Czech organic consumption

A new deal between organic food retailers and farmers may help to bridge the gulf between low organic food consumption and rising levels of organic farming in the Czech Republic and Poland, writes Chris Mercer.

Food agency communicates on mycotoxins

Europe comes closer to rubber stamping harmonised controls for controlling mycotoxins in the food chain and the Scottish food agency offers stakeholders a snapshot of recent talks.

S+S launches value-added metal detector

German firm S+S Metallsuchgeräte und Recyclingtechnik has enhanced its metal detection range with the introduction of the Genius Quattro control technology.

Palm oil for the Russian winter

FG Palm Oil has launched a new ingredient at this week's Ingredients Russia show which it claims makes it ideal for producers struggling in Russia's harsh winter - a palm oil with a lower melting point. Angela Drujinina reports.

Pharming to seek GRAS for lactoferrin

Dutch pharmaceutical group Pharming this week announced that it will be seeking GRAS status for its recombinant human lactoferrin (rhLF).

R&D focus for Avebe as new centre unveiled

Competing with cheaper corn and wheat alternatives, potato starch firm Avebe unveils a new research and development centre to bring the Dutch company closer to its customer needs.

Snack giants move into Romania

US giants PepsiCo and General Mills have bought their way in to the Romanian snacks market in anticipation of strong growth in the next few years, though analysts warn that growth is far from that of the Czech Republic, the regional market leader, and...