ADM to offer UTZ cocoa for first time following Nigerian certification
Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) is to source UTZ certified cocoa for the first time, after Nigeria was granted sustainable recognition for its beans.
Archives for May 18, 2011
EU agrees protected origin status with Switzerland and Liechtenstein
The EU has agreed with Switzerland and Liechtenstein to protect geographical indications for agricultural products and foodstuffs in their respective territories.
Dispatches from Vitafoods Europe 2011
Vitafoods expansion offers broad regional promise
At Vitafoods Europe 2011, Jess Halliday caught up with event director Chris Lee to talk about the show’s ambitious expansion plans into Asia and South America.
Cocoa powder replacer said to give 40% savings for bakers
Volatility in cocoa prices was the prompt for the development of a new cocoa replacer for bakery applications that enables savings of up to 40 per cent, said UK supplier Fayrefield Foodtec.
Bad weather could reverse sugar price dip, warns Rabobank
Rabobank has warned that the recent sharp dip in international sugar prices could easily be reversed if bad weather hits key producer countries.
Senator Durbin urges FDA action on ‘relaxation’ brownies
Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) has asked the FDA to clarify its regulatory position on dietary supplements and food additives on the back of widespread concerns about the marketing of melatonin-containing baked goods.
APEC and World Bank sign food safety agreement
APEC’s Food Safety Cooperation Forum and the World Bank have signed a memorandum of understanding in Big Sky, Montana this week intended to strengthen food safety collaboration in the Asia-Pacific region.
PepsiCo rolls out green range of beverage cups
PepsiCo is introducing a range of green packaging options for its food service cups in the US.
David West leaves Hershey to lead Del Monte
David J. West has resigned from the top job at Hershey’s to take on the role of CEO at Del Monte – and John P. Bilbrey has been appointed as interim president and CEO at The Hershey Company.
Domino Foods enters stevia market in collaboration with Sunwin and Wild
Domino Foods, Wild Flavors and Sunwin International have entered a collaborative agreement to produce naturally-derived sweeteners and sweetening systems, the companies have said.
Special edition: Prebiotics
Prebiotic evolution: From earth oven to pizza oven
A clever combination of gut friendly food, consumer education and social media has made Naked Pizza a runaway success. Prebiotic-containing pizza bases will soon be hitting grocery stores, too, says the archaeologist who co-founded the company.