Nut enough: Ferrero goes to Serbia for more hazelnuts
Italy’s confectionery major Ferrero has purchased almost 700 hectares of fertile agricultural land controlled by Serbian agricultural company Aleksa Santic for €7.95m ($8.64m).
Archives for April 26, 2015
Russians increasingly affected by food sanctions
More than a third of Russians (37%) have noticed that some of their favourite brands are missing from store shelves following food sanctions – compared to about a quarter (26%) six months ago, according to market research organisation Romir.
Ethical foods make consumers feel morally superior - and food taste better
The feeling of moral satisfaction that consumers get from eating ethical food change their taste experience for the better - and means they are willing to pay more, according to a European survey.
Injunction against sprout producer linked to Listeria outbreak
A consent decree of permanent injunction has been filed against Wholesome Soy Products which shut late last year after products were linked to an outbreak of Listeria.
Europe carries out horsemeat arrests
A European investigation into the illegal horsemeat trade resulted in 26 arrests on Friday (24 April).
Russia restricts meat imports from Brazil and Paraguay
Russian veterinary watchdog Rosselkhoznadzor has temporarily suspended imports of meat products from two companies in Brazil, and one in Paraguay.
Jeremy Rifkin: Meat is ‘the most inefficient way of feeding the human race’
Europe needs to talk about moving down the food chain to feed people more efficiently and beat climate change, says renowned US economist and social theorist Jeremy Rifkin.