MEPs clash with the Commission over GM crops – again
Members of the European Parliament have once again clashed with the European Commission over its stance on genetically modified (GM) crops.
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Members of the European Parliament have once again clashed with the European Commission over its stance on genetically modified (GM) crops.
Development of potato-based snacking products has slowed in the UK as Brits turn to alternatives such as popcorn and tortilla chips.
A report from the EU Commission on ways to improve the functionality of the region’s food chain concludes that sweeping changes to the Supply Chain Initiative need to be made, according to EU farming body Copa and Cogeca.
Brazilian firm BRF, which claims to be one of the largest meat businesses in the world, has confirmed its acquisition of UK company Universal Meats for $49.5m (£34m).
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The number of obese adults in the six biggest Asean economies increased at a faster rate than that of Britain and America from 2010 to 2014, according to data gathered by the Economist Intelligence Unit.
Ukraine’s largest poultry processor MHP plans to expand exports of poultry meat to the European Union (EU) at any cost, even if the current quotas are not raised, according to a statement from company owner Yuriy Kosyuk.
Stevia price wars, a desire for natural sweeteners and a ‘mega boom’ of sugar production when EU sugar quotas come to an end feature among Technavio’s predictions for Europe’s sugar and sweetener market. “It’s a good future for the European sweetener...
Food giant Nestlé has agreed to buy a remaining stake in Israeli food manufacturer Osem Investments, in a deal worth €752m ($840m).