Palm oil forum welcomes Sainsbury into the fold
The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) welcomed UK supermarket Sainsbury's as its 100th ordinary member last week.
Archives for June 1, 2006
Agrana moves sugar operations to Balkans
Agrana, which claims to be the leading sugar and starch producer in Central and Eastern Europe, plans to expand its activities towards the Western Balkans.
Royal Numico assesses impact of Java earthquake
Royal Numico reported today that the earthquake that struck the island of Java at the weekend has significantly affected its Indonesian baby food operations.
Test identifies Campylobacter through colour
A company in France has developed a ready-to-use test that changes colour when it detects Campylobacter in food products.
Scented food packaging could improve product appeal
A major cereal brand is set to be re-launched in the US with new scented fruity packaging that the manufacturer hopes will increase the appeal of its product.
Campina buys Argentine dairy ingredient maker Inovatech
Campina has bought dairy ingredient producer Inovatech Argentina, signalling the Dutch-owned company's desire to reach further into the global specialized ingredients market, with an particular emphasis on nutrition.
Nutrition labels on menus ineffective alone, study finds
A survey conducted at the University of Vermont suggests legislation requiring restaurants to account for the nutritional and caloric content of their food will be ineffective if it is not accompanied by an education campaign.
Hispanic dietary guide set to enter grocery stores
A new booklet providing nutritional advice and specific product suggestions for Latino consumers is set to appear in supermarkets in coming months, the Latino Nutrition Coalition (LNC) told FoodNavigator-USA.com.
New names at the FSA's microbiological safety committee
The UK's FSA has announced three new appointments to the advisory committee on the microbiological safety of food (ACMSF).