EFSA opinion rejects French ban on GM corn
The European Foods Safety Authority (EFSA) has rejected French efforts to ban genetically modified corn across member states.
Archives for May 31, 2012
Roquette-Indian starch JV to drive market traction
French ingredients firm, Roquette, has bought three Indian starch production sites forming a new joint venture business in a bid to strengthen market presence in the strong Asian market.
Kellogg seals the lid on Pringles buy
Cereal giant, Kellogg, has sealed its buy-out of Pringles for US$2.7bn, set to triple international business and stack it into second place on the global snacks market.
Fundamental taste discovery could lead to ‘Holy Grail’ of nutrition
Greater understanding of the fundamental way people detect flavours through taste and smell may help consumers enjoy the taste of healthy foods as much as they enjoy sweet treats.
Mars makes further strides to sustainable cocoa supply
Confectionery giant Mars has made ‘significant’ progress in fulfilling its pledge to purchase its cocoa supply from certified sustainable sources after it announced plans to purchase nearly 90,000 tons of sustainable cocoa in 2012.
Polish wholesaler upping committment to high welfare pork
One of Poland’s major wholesale retailers has upped its commitment to sourcing high welfare pork.
Industry-first ethylene chip sensor set to slash waste in fruit supply chain
A miniature and cost effective single chip sensor that paves the way for the monitoring of ethylene levels in fruit consignments throughout the supply chain could drastically cut food waste and boost industry profitability, said the Dutch scientists...