NGOs publish best practice guide on transparency in palm oil supply chain
Environmental and scientific organisations, including Ceres and Oxfam, have published a best practice guidance on how to improve transparency in the palm oil supply chain.
Archives for January 25, 2017
Italian dairy country of origin labeling comes into force
Italy has introduced mandatory country of origin labeling for dairy products.
Dutch 'social ambitions & entrepreneurial spirit' will make its food healthy and sustainable: RIVM
The Netherlands has global ambitions to make food safe, healthy and sustainable - and this is how it should be done, accoridng to the country's National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) in a report published yesterday.
GCC fast-food boom sees two-thirds of diners eating at QSRs
The GCC’s fast-food segment was worth more than US$20bn last year, making it one of the 20 biggest quick-service markets in the world, and is expected to grow by nearly a further 50% by 2020.
Investment costs in Miratorg’s pig cluster rise
Investment in Miratorg’s large pigmeat factory in Kursk Oblast has reached RUB160 billion ($2.68bn), nearly 25% above original estimates, according to a report from the region’s Information Department.
Dutch meat body questions call to eat less meat
The Dutch Meat Association (COV) has questioned the “political” recommendations of government-linked research agency RIVM to eat less meat to improve public health.
Evidence hints at asthma-obesity link as frequency increases in children: Study
Asthmatic children may be more vulnerable to obesity in later life as new work identifies the chronic lung condition as a risk factor for extreme weight gain and its associated metabolic disorders.
Spanish flavours group Scentium continues expansion into Africa
Scentium, a major flavours company based in Murcia, Spain has announced the opening of a new base in Ghana.
Consumer group calls on Dutch parliament for tougher salt measures
A study by the Dutch Consumentebond has found exceedingly higher levels of salt in private label supermarket foods than their name brand counterparts and are calling on the government to enforce tougher measures.
Almi uses Sesotec X-ray inspection system
Almi is using a sorting system from Sesotec to inspect incoming bulk materials and remove contaminants before they reach production.
Animal welfare now serious business rather than a niche option, says global report
Animal welfare has shot up the priority list for food companies but reporting remains “relatively underdeveloped”, according to a new global analysis that also shows how consumer and political pressure has pushed standards up beyond the niche, premium...
Scrutiny of hygienic processing practices has intensified - Bühler
It has never been more important for food processors to have hygienic equipment, according to Bühler.
UAE awarded top spot in rankings of halal food ecosystem
The UAE has come first in an authoritative new ranking of global nations with the best developed halal food ecosystems.