Fairtrade a key part of sustainability drive
The fairtrade phenomenon is benefiting from the trend for sustainability reporting as fairtrade foods as well as ingredients can boost corporate credentials, according to an analyst.
Archives for November 7, 2008
Hopes for GE animal debate to move forward under Obama
Concerns about genetically engineered (GE) food animals will fall under the spotlight next week as food industry representatives, biotechnology experts and campaigners look at how the new administration under US President-elect, Barack Obama, will tackle...
Early peanut exposure may reduce chances of allergy: Study
Avoiding peanuts in infancy and early childhood may increase the risk of developing peanut allergy, says a joint British-Israeli study.
Cargill opens Ghana cocoa processing plant
Production has begun at Cargill’s new $100m cocoa processing facility in Tema, Ghana, to help meet increasing demand.
Trend for kid-adult fusion foods
The line between children’s and adult’s food is blurring along with a growing interest in Asian flavors and hidden nutrition, according to a report looking at opportunities for food and beverage manufacturers.
Round table: Food policy under Obama
Barack Obama has pledged to bring change to his country. Three food industry executives discuss what his election could mean for food regulation and trade, and policy interplay with healthcare and energy.