Archives for December 20, 2010

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The food industry in 2010: A retrospective

As 2010 draws to a close, our journalists look back at the issues that have topped agendas across the food, beverage and dietary supplements industries in the last 12 months. Commodity prices, Bisphenol A, obesity, health claims, safety regulations, and...

Wooden pallet group dubs iGPS lawsuit a ‘distraction’

By Rory Harrington

The US National Wooden Pallet and Container Association (NWPCA) has dismissed legal action brought against it by a plastic pallet producer as a “distraction” and said there was plausible evidence to back allegations it had made.

Last-minute move revives Food Safety Modernization Act

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

The US Senate unanimously passed the Food Safety Modernization Act late on Sunday, sending the bill back to the House where it is expected to pass before moving to the President’s desk.

New partnership aims to tackle obesity

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

The Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation (HWCF) has partnered with international advocacy group United Way Worldwide (UWW) to work together to help combat obesity, the organizations have said.

The world of food in 2010: A retrospective

As 2010 draws to a close, our journalists look back at the issues that have topped agendas across the food, beverage and dietary supplements industries in the last 12 months. Commodity prices, bisphenol A, obesity, health claims, safety regulations, and...

Secretary of State awards Mars for work in Ghana

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Mars has been recognized by the Secretary of State’s Award for Corporate Excellence (ACE) for its work in Ghana promoting the well-being and sustainability of cocoa-growing communities.

Stern-Wywiol sets up Brazilian affiliate

By Jess Halliday

Stern-Wywiol Gruppe has set up a new company to tap opportunities in the Brazilian food and beverage industry, offering initially flour and bakery ingredients from its Mühlenchemie and DeutscheBack businesses.