Consumers can’t identify ‘good’ and ‘bad’ cholesterol
The results of a new survey suggest that consumers struggle to identify so-called ‘good’ and ‘bad’ cholesterol.
Archives for November 9, 2017
Europe’s glyphosate stalemate continues
The deadlock over glyphosate continues as EU policy-makers today failed to gather support for the Commission’s proposal to renew the herbicide for another five years.
JD.com seeking global protein suppliers to meet Chinese demand
China’s largest e-commerce company, JD.com, is in talks with European meat companies as it works to increase its access to international protein supplies.
Shea butter in bakery: A healthier and more functional oil than palm?
Thanks to a patent-pending production process, shea butter can beat palm oil for functionality and health with 40% less saturated fat, says Dutch supplier IOI Loders Croklaan.
PepsiCo and Unilever new product launches let down by e-commerce functionality
New product information describing PepsiCo and Unilever brands are not being accurately represented in major grocer listings, with oversights particularly evident on e-commerce platforms.
SVZ pledges 100% sustainable sourcing by 2030 in juice covenant
Fruit and vegetable ingredients supplier SVZ has joined the Sustainable Juice Covenant, committing to 100% sustainable sourcing by 2030.
WHO call to ban antibiotics ‘wrong’
The World Health Organization’s (WHO) call to stop farmers and the food industry from using powerful antibiotics preventatively is “wrong” and “ill-advised”, a US trade body has said.