Behind the curtain: Calls for accountability in cocoa chain grow louder
Chocolate companies are coming under increasing scrutiny to publish third-party verified impacts on cocoa sustainability efforts, including taxes paid in origin countries.
Archives for November 7, 2016
Anritsu and Peco InspX launch systems at Pack Expo
Anritsu and Peco InspX have launched product inspection systems at Pack Expo in Chicago.
What now for climate change & food?
The climate change agreement struck in Paris a year ago entered into force on Friday. Some 55 countries representing 55% of global greenhouse gas emissions have ratified the accord and all of them, including the EU, China, India and the US, now have an...
GMO ingredient database promises full supply chain traceability
Food Chain ID Europe is developing “the most comprehensive” database of supply chain information aimed at tracing and identifying GMO ingredients.
WLGA slams proposed FSA food safety reform
Plans by the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) to reform food safety regulation have been slammed by councils in Wales.
Tesco reduces sugar in own brand soft drinks
UK supermarket giant Tesco has reduced the sugar content in its own brand soft drink portfolio, with the reformulated beverages hitting the shelves this week.
Osram launches broadband infrared LED
Osram Opto Semiconductors has launched an emitter which can be used as a light source in near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy, a technique for assessing the quality of food.
Online forum - Next billion dollar brand
Confectionery Innovation 2016: Project7, Mintel and Unreal Candy founder lined up
ConfectioneryNews will host a free online forum on new product development this month for companies adjusting to modern market trends.
Ireland's salt intake is falling - but still too high
There have been “significant reductions” in salt intake among the Irish population thanks to voluntary industry efforts, says the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) - but intake is still more than double the recommended levels for men.
More Brexit price rises for UK shoppers
Nomad and PepsiCo will raise the prices of some products in the UK citing Brexit-induced currency changes.