Dutch palm oil to be RSPO only by 2015
All palm oil used in The Netherlands will be certified by the RSPO by 2015, as all the suppliers and buyers in the Dutch market have signed a manifesto and pledged to work towards this goal.
Archives for November 5, 2010
Growing demand for whey and lactose ingredients
Demand for whey and lactose ingredients is showing strong growth after a significant fall in demand in 2008/2009 following big price rises the year before, according to a new report from food and drink industry analysts, 3A Business Consulting.
Test consensus urged to avoid divergent opinions on substances such as BPA
International consensus is needed on testing strategies to determine the endocrine activities of substances that may be hazardous to human health such as food and drink packaging component, BPA, claims a European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) report.
Hochdorf moves wheat germ production to HQ
The Hochdorf Group has relocated its wheat germ processing from Steinhausen to Hochdorf after space was created at its headquarters by the termination of certain packaging activities last year.
Organically grown carrots and onions match conventionally grown antioxidant levels
Organically grown produce may offer no nutritional benefits over traditional growth methods, according to a new study.
Survey highlights quality demand of European bread buyers
The three top reasons for buying a particular bread brand are consistent quality, health, and value for money, according to a Novozymes consumer survey which investigated the habits of 3794 consumers in the UK, France, German and Sweden.