SGS buys stake in supply chain risk management platform
SGS has acquired a 20% stake in a platform for supply chain visibility and risk management.
Archives for May 29, 2016
dispatches from Analytica 2016
Evolution to smaller, dedicated instruments and on-site testing - IDEX
The industry is moving towards smaller instruments dedicated to specific questions and on-site analysis, according to the group president of IDEX Health & Science.
Sensible? First supplement for smokers hits UK market
As the first supplement targeting smokers goes on sale in the UK, its maker is confident that sound scientific formulation will ensure the potentially controversial multivitamin complex stands up to scrutiny.
China’s new dietary guidelines advise lower meat consumption
Beijing is now encouraging Chinese consumers to reduce their meat and egg intake through new dietary guidelines that are also designed to help the environment.
Obesity: Blame game holds no weight as collective efforts are favoured
Obesity cannot be solved by pointing fingers at consumers, industry or governments, but all parties must demonstrate accountability and responsibility in solving this public health crisis.
ASPA slams senate vote on Catfish Inspection program
The American Shrimp Processors Association (ASPA) has condemned a senate vote in favour of repealing the USDA’s Catfish Inspection program.
Call for EU action plan as firms shirk responsibility on soy
The EU needs a deforestation action plan after a World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) analysis of the bloc’s largest food companies showed many are using consumer ignorance to dodge their “massive responsibility” when sourcing soy.
C&C continues beer expansion in China with Tennent’s distribution deal
C&C Group has signed its fourth strategic partnership in recent months with a new distribution agreement with Vandergeeten to distribute its Tennent’s portfolio in China.
Asia-Pacific nations lead in growth of ethical labels market
China, the United Arab Emirates and Australia are expected to be the fastest-growing vegan markets between 2015 and 2020, according to data from Euromonitor International’s newly launched ethical labels database.
Pilot symposium addresses terrorism threat to food supply
How to prevent and respond to a potential terrorist attack on the food supply has been discussed at an international symposium.
Czech Republic moves to set nutrient profiles for food sold in schools
In the wake of the European Parliament's no vote last month, the Czech Republic has drawn up a draft decree to apply nutrient profiles on food sold and advertised in schools and ban foods that exceed maximum levels for sugar, salt and fat.
Beneo launches clean label native starch
Beneo has launched a clean label native rice starch made using a thermal production process developed as part of a three-year research project.
China direct
China displaces America as world’s most attractive food export market
China is now the most attractive export market for food and beverage companies, according to an analysis by Deloitte and a Spanish business school that assesses destinations with the best business and export opportunities.