Increasing demand for palm oil resulting in ‘massive carbon dioxide emissions’
Growing demand for palm oil by the food industry is causing wide-spread rainforest destruction and enormous carbon dioxide emissions, according to new research.
Archives for October 7, 2012
Smell a rat? Flawed GM cancer study highlights flawed media approach
A French study on the effects of Monsanto’s genetically modified (GM) maize in rats has said little about the safety or otherwise of GM crops – but it has said plenty about how the media can be used to push an agenda.
Roka Bioscience assay receives extended salmonella certification
Roka Bioscience has received certification for 10 additional matrices for its Atlas Salmonella Detection Assay.
Ireland achieves Aujeszky’s Disease-free status
Ireland is officially free of the Aujeszky Disease (AD), it has been announced.
"Next generation": Roquette launches vegetable protein research initiative
French ingredients giant Roquette has launched a pea protein research programme dedicated to, “the next generation of plant-based proteins”.
Mondelez acquires Italian biscuit maker from Danone
Kraft Foods’ global snacks spin-off Mondelez has acquired Italian biscuit business Vitasnella from Danone.
Processors call on EU to be more proactive on animal health
The European Union (EU) should be more proactive in preventing animal health problems developing and spreading from its easterly member states, Piet Thijsse, vice-president of the European Livestock and Meat Trading Union (UECBV) has said.
Univar seals Tate & Lyle Sugars European distribution deal
Chemical distributor Univar has entered into an agreement with Tate & Lyle Sugars to distribute its range of sugar-based sweeteners and texture modifiers across Europe, the company has said.
Natural surfactant opens up label benefits for food & beverage manufacturers
A natural surfactant from a South American tree matched the established synthetic Tween 80 for the formation and stabilization of emulsions, says new data from a leading emulsion scientist and collaborators at Nestlé.