China's snack market promise
The Chinese snack market is growing rapidly, says Canadean market research firm with cakes, pastries and sweet pies performing particularly well - but multinationals need to observe local customs.
Archives for September 2, 2013
Barry Callebaut opens JV plant in Indonesia
Barry Callebaut has today opened a $33m cocoa processing facility in Indonesia in a joint venture with cocoa trader P.T. Comextra Majora.
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India and China must be part of the green palm oil process
Currently, RSPO certified palm oil represents 15% of global production, and many of the global brands have made commitments to source 100% certified palm oil by 2015.
Vinegar beverage shows blood sugar management potential
Vinegar (acetic acid) should be ‘purposefully’ integrated into more food matrices, say the researchers behind a new study which reports the potential blood sugar management potential of a vinegar beverage.
Stora Enso speaks out about Chennai Mill failings
Stora Enso has welcomed report findings by Finnish NGO Finnwatch and Swedish NGO Swedwatch on the responsibility practices of its Chennai Mill in India.
Fonterra, NZ, Sri Lanka meet to resolve DCD protest issues
Fonterra, New Zealand and the Sri Lankan government have met to “discuss progress in resolving” the recent issues that led to the closure of all Fonterra Brands Lanka faculties last month.