Firmenich awarded for sustainable credentials
Bérangère Magarinos-Ruchat, vice president of sustainability partnerships at global flavour firm Firmenich has won “Head of Sustainability” at the Ethical Corporation's Responsible Business Awards.
Archives for September 28, 2015
Campden BRI partners with SGS to broaden training course audience
Campden BRI is to expand its training courses after partnering with SGS.
How can industry tap into consumer demands for local?
Nearly 80% of British consumers say buying local produce is important but only 30% actually do – why is this and can large-scale food manufacturers satisfy this desire for local?
EUROPEN launches joint recommendations for 2015 Circular Economy proposals
EUROPEN and 28 other associations representing consumer goods brands, packaging producers, material producers and extended producer responsibility (EPR) organisations, have announced a set of joint recommendations for the new Circular Economy proposals...
Trace One: Consumers concerned about safety and quality of foods
More than a third of people believe food retailers or manufacturers don’t act quickly enough or provide timely information during health scares, according to Trace One.
Iceland concerned over impact of EU deals
Icelandic farmers are worried that two key trade agreements with the European Union (EU) will result in an influx of imported processed meat products - offsetting potential gains in increasing lamb exports to the 28-member country bloc.
Major reductions in pig population forecast for Latvia and Estonia
Latvia and Estonia could almost halve the volume of pork they produce in the next few years, as both countries find themselves unable to halt the spread of African swine fever (ASF).
Added sugar in the firing line: Experts call for aggressive efforts to reduce consumption
Consumption of sugary drinks that contain high levels of added sugars can lead to excess weight gain and higher risks of developing diabetes and heart disease, says the most comprehensive review of evidence ever undertaken.
Italian chemistry lab will help us serve growing needs of sector - Mérieux NutriSciences
Mérieux NutriSciences has inaugurated a laboratory in Italy that it says will be used as a platform for Europe.
Turkish oil processor Reka bags €45m EBRD loan
Reka, one of Turkey’s largest edible oil processors, has secured a €45m loan from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to help it expand its operations.