Brazilian pork suppliers open door to US
Brazil has welcomed a decision by US officials to accept pork imports from Santa Catarina slaughterhouses.
Archives for January 17, 2012
ConAgra moves into packaged fruit/veg with Del Monte Canada acquisition
ConAgra Foods has struck a deal to buy packaged fruit, veg and snacks maker Del Monte Canada Inc from an affiliate of Sun Capital Partners for an undisclosed sum.
BASF pulls out of European GM market
Ingredients and chemicals giant BASF has announced it will pull the plug on its European operations in genetically modified plant development due to a lack of acceptance in the market.
FDA: We’ll publish FSMA foreign supplier verification rules ‘soon’
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has missed its January 4 deadline for publishing details of how it will regulate imported food under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), but says it will update the industry “soon”.
Union attacks Canadian government plans to cut food inspection funding
The Canadian government is planning cuts to food safety inspection funding put in place following the Maple Leaf listeriosis outbreak – a move that a food safety inspectors’ union claims could increase foodborne illness risk.
Experts clash over how to measure livestock’s impact on GHG emissions
Debate is heating up over how to calculate the proportion of greenhouse gas emissions from meat and dairy production, with ongoing disagreement among academics over varying study methodologies.
IFF sets up scientific advisory board to speed innovation
International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF) has set up a scientific advisory board, with the aim of broadening its scientific knowledge and accelerating innovation at the firm.
PepsiCo and Ocean Spray announce strategic alliance to crack Latin America
PepsiCo and Ocean Spray have annonced a strategic alliance in Latin America in a bid to strengthen the former's juice portfolio in the region and increase accessibility of the latter's products in this region.