Future of chocolate: Attracting the next generation of cocoa farmers
An older and younger farmer discuss what the chocolate industry can do to ensure there is a future generation of cocoa farmers.
Archives for July 1, 2014
Poultry processor fined for previously identified safety violations
Birdsboro Kosher Farms Corp. has been fined for failing to correct previously identified serious safety violations found at a kosher poultry processing facility.
Dispatches from IFT 2014
RD: There’s a health continuum for every food; what pillars do you want to stand on?
What is the future of ‘naturality’ on product labels? Are sin taxes and warning just policy tools disguised as a consumer advocacy? And should health and wellness be part of every brand’s messaging?
EU revises guide prices for poultry imports
The European Commission has revised guide prices for a range of poultry imports – if the value of exports exceed these levels, the European Union (EU) can impose additional duties on their sale.
Bühler stands out from the crowd with night vision goggle technology
Bühler is standing out from the competition by using InGaAs (indium-gallium-arsenide) technology in its Sortex sorters, which is similar to infrared detectors used in night vision goggles.
Seaweed compound boosts oxygen indicating films
A UV-activated oxygen indicator which has resistance to dye-leaching and quickly recovers its colour has been created by researchers.
Mérieux NutriSciences Acquires Total Quality Food Consultants
Mérieux NutriSciences Corporation has acquired Italy-based Total Quality Food Consultants, expanding its global offer for regulatory, scientific and marketing services.
Geary’s Bakery joins the Federation of Bakers
Craft baker Geary’s Bakery becomes the Federation of Bakers (FoB) 10th member company.
DSM Food Specialties on its fermentation-derived stevia: High purity and cost-in-use will be better
Steviol glycosides produced through fermentation will be cost-effective, high purity, and sustainable, but they are about 18 months away, says DSM Food Specialties as it announces its new sweetener platform at the IFT Expo.
Dispatches from IFT 2014: 8-minute insight from Mintel innovation directors
Crunch time: Is breakfast cereal doomed to sink?
The global breakfast cereal market faces increasing competition as consumers turn to convenient alternatives, so how can manufacturers step up to compete and stimulate often dwindling sales?