IFOAM: Organic must innovate to break out of niche status
Organic sales are growing but the sector remains niche with market share in single figures, says one industry group – but innovative practice and partnerships could change this.
Archives for April 15, 2015
How to feed the planet? EC asks in survey
The European Commission has launched an online survey for views on how science and innovation can best ensure there is enough food for people globally.
Unilever share price soars as sales rise 12%
Unilever share prices surged more than 4% within a few hours of the company announcing that its first quarter sales had risen 12.3% to €12.8bn, exceeding expectations.
E.coli linked to leafy greens sickens 12 in Canada
An outbreak of E.coli O157 which has sickened 12 people has a possible link to leafy greens, according to the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC).
New Zealand sees higher returns for beef exports
A strong US dollar has contributed to higher returns for New Zealand beef, as strong demand continued in the first half of the 2014-15 season.
Sensor developed to improve BPA detection
A fluorescence sensor has been developed to improve detection of bisphenol A (BPA).
French consumers seek healthier on-the-go foods
France may be notorious for its leisurely lunch breaks but less structured ways of eating are taking root, with a third of consumers saying they often eat on the run, according to an Ipsos poll.
Regulation squeezes digestive health NPD out of EU
The percentage of food and drink launches carrying digestive health claims has fallen from 2.4% in 2009 to 2.2% in 2014 in the EU, says Innova Market Insights.