Archives for January 16, 2020

‘Much higher’ herbicide residues found in glyphosate-resistant soybeans: ‘Glyphosate should not be in the food chain’

Researchers in Europe are concerned about the increased levels of herbicide residues found in harvested plants and food products, which they associate with the use of glyphosate-resistant soybeans.

Roquette ‘significantly increases’ pea protein supply deal with Beyond Meat

Ingredients specialist Roquette has extended its pea protein supply agreement with Beyond Meat for three more years. The amount supplied will ‘significantly’ increase compared to 2019 figures, Roquette executive Jean-Philippe Azoulay tells FoodNavigator.

Sustainability

Large chocolate and cocoa multinationals urged to publish living income policy for farmers

Cocoa Barometer releases position paper on living income farmgate prices and urges big players to lead by example.

World Steak Challenge returns for 2020

The highlight of the beef production industry’s calendar is back for 2020 as the World Steak Challenge returns to Ireland.