Halal market grows, with potential for non-Muslims too
The market for Halal foods is growing according to experts, as US Muslims grow accustomed to seeing Halal in their grocery aisles, and non-Muslims see it as healthier.
Archives for April 27, 2008
Record world wheat production forecast in 2008/09
The International Grains Council (IGC) and Rabobank Group, a specialist in food and agribusiness banking, forecast that the prospect of a record world wheat harvest in 2008/09 could help to reduce wheat prices on global markets.
Arla increases investment in Argentina
Danish dairy group Arla Foods is increasing its investment in Argentina by a further US$10 million to boost its processing capacity and target new markets.
Health claim 'Chinese whispers' may haunt approval process
"Subtle language differences" may confound regulators in the midst of translating thousands of health claims ahead of a pan-European 2010 approval deadline, according to various industry sources.
Westward ho! CEE companies with international plans
FoodNavigator.com spoke to three companies taking part in the CEE Pavilion at FiCEE about their plans to move into new markets, and new products being aired at the show for the first time.
Diet choices and production matter more than food miles: study
Simple changes in diet could impact a consumer's carbon footprint more than buying local products with the motivation of not wracking up too many food miles, according to researchers at Carnegie Mellon.