FAO agro-environmental policy talks to take place in Mexico, Brazil and Cuba
National FAO consultations in Mexico, Brazil and Cuba are underway this week to finalize a way to measure agro-environmental progress in Latin America.
Archives for May 29, 2018
Kumana shakes up condiment aisle with avocado-based sauces
Kumana, a Los Angeles-based, Venezuelan-inspired company, making a line of avocado sauces is targeting national distribution through Safeway to inject some exotic innovation into the condiments space.
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Vivera to boost plant-based steak production after Tesco sell-out
Netherlands-based business Vivera is set to boost production “faster than planned” of its 100% plant-based steak following its first 40,000 products selling out in Tesco stores across the UK.
Cargill sustainability chief on meeting the target for 100% sustainable palm oil
In the complex palm oil supply chain, Cargill's competitors, customers and suppliers are sometimes the same organisation. "As a fundamental approach, our objective is to transition the entire industry into a sustainable one,” says the supplier's global...
Organic stakeholders test pilot to root out fraud
Starting next month, a small but diverse group of organic stakeholders from across the supply chain will test-drive a rigorous set of fraud prevention, detection and mitigation strategies that once fine-tuned will become subject to the annual inspection...
OTA asks legislators for increased oversight of organic, funding for ag research & NOSB protection
Members of the Organic Trade Association went on the defensive last week when they met with Congressional leaders and their staff on Capitol Hill to lay out their legislative priorities for the coming year, and to ask for help protecting the integrity of...
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PepsiCo acquires Bare Snacks to expand healthy options
PepsiCo has announced it is acquiring Bare Snacks to expand its healthy snacking portfolio, but did not disclose details of the transaction.
Coca-Cola’s alcoholic drink hits shelves in Japan
Coca-Cola has launched its first alcoholic product: a lemon flavored drink in Japan.
Chinese consumer concern is opportunity for EU food producers
Chinese consumers have deep-rooted concerns about food safety and fraud in the domestic supply chain, according to research led by Newcastle University.
Carob's health halo beats cocoa for kids confectionery, says UK start-up
Far from being cocoa's poor cousin, carob powder is the ideal ingredient for healthy confectionery for kids, mimicking the "shine, snap and silky smooth texture" of milk chocolate without the stimulants caffeine and theobromine, says Supertreats founder.
EU policy proposal cracks down on single use plastics
The European Commission has proposed rules to cut use of single use plastics including a ban on cutlery, straws and drink stirrers and reduced use of food containers and drinks cups.
Copa-Cogeca urges EU to minimise trade concessions for beef sector
Copa-Cogeca has called on the EU to avoid further pressure on the agricultural sector following negotiations with Latin American trade bloc Mercosur over trade concessions.
Russia sees foreign investments in new projects shrinking
Foreign companies have curbed their investment in Russia’s agriculture industry in 2017, compared to the previous year, according to research from EY, released during the St Petersburg International Economic Forum, held on 24-26 May.
Mouse data backs nori carbohydrate as potential prebiotic
Can seaweed help modify your microbiome?
A specific carbohydrate found in nori seaweed could help drive changes to our gut bacteria by encouraging the growth of certain probiotic strains, say researchers in Nature.