Water decides the self-sufficiency issue
The Middle East water shortage is fast reaching crippling proportions — killing the dream of self-sufficiency in food production.
Archives for November 15, 2013
European food industry backs ‘comprehensive free trade’ between EU and Japan
Representatives of European food industry organisations have come out in support of a strong free trade agreement between the EU and Japan, ahead of talks in Tokyo next Tuesday.
Warrnambool backs latest 'superior' Saputo takeover bid
Warrnambool Cheese and Butter (WCB) has again given its backing to the latest takeover bid by Canadian dairy giant Saputo, rejecting rival offer by Murray Goulburn and Bega Cheese.
Barry Callebaut completes $19m Japan factory move
Barry Callebaut has finalised the move of its Japan’s chocolate factory from Amagasaki to Takasaki in an investment worth $19.4m.
‘The cocoa shell is a magnificent piece of material that hasn’t been exploited’ – Daintree Estates
Waste shells from cocoa processing are rich in fibre and antioxidants and carry great potential as food ingredients, according to Australian plantation-to-bar manufacturer Daintree Estates.
Taiwan finds banned colouring agent in olive oil imports
Taiwan will introduce tighter checks for makers of olive and grape seed oils after some batches were found to be contaminated by the country’s top food safety watchdog.