Bühler acquires Haas to add biscuit capabilities
The Bühler Group has acquired Austrian-based confectionery, biscuits and wafer equipment supplier Haas for an undisclosed sum.
Archives for September 13, 2017
Polish meat processor relaunches production, eyes new plant in 2018
Polish meat processor ZM Olewnik has relaunched production activities at its facility in Świerczynek, following a fire that partly destroyed the plant last January, generating losses of about PLN 100 million (€23.5m).
Confiture ReBelle on a mission to tackle food waste
Start-up French jam maker Confiture ReBelle is a mission-based company that aims to reduce food waste in the country by shortening the supply chain and empowering citizens. ReBelle's Louise Le Duigou speaks to FoodNavigator about how the group plans to...
Packaged food firms getting to grips with water scarcity challenges
Food businesses are in the “bull’s eye” of climate change challenges, but many of the biggest firms remain “unprepared” for future constraints on water, a new report suggests.
Food sector criticises 'political' dual-quality debate as EC signals intervention
Food makers have insisted that the industry views “all consumers [as] equally important” as the European Commission signalled its intention to improve product competitive testing proceedures in response to concerns over so-called “dual quality” foods.
Artificial sweeteners may increase risk of diabetes in two weeks, study claims
Artificial sweeteners could potentially increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2DM) in two weeks, says research that fuels ongoing debate over the sugar substitutes’ long-term health effects.
EDA: "It seems the EU does not need Brexit to end the single market"
Spain to introduce origin labelling for milk products
As Spain becomes the latest country to bring in mandatory country of origin labelling for milk and milk-based products, the European Dairy Association (EDA) has blasted the European Commission's "laissez-faire" approach.
AHDB to have largest ever presence at Anuga
British meat will take centre stage in Germany later this year at this year’s Anuga trade show.