News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
Risk estimates for food imported into the US show a clear distinction between high- and low- risk countries and product types, according to an analysis of federal import violations data.
This week Down Under
Despite widespread anticipated opposition when the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade pact is signed this week in Auckland, New Zealand’s grocers have voiced resounding approval of the trade pact.
Syngenta announced Wednesday that it is in favor of a $43bn purchase offer from ChemChina.
The Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) will crack down on member companies claiming to have removed palm oil for environmental reasons.
While nowhere near as popular as salty spreads like Vegemite and peanut butter, or as widely consumed as honey or jam, chocolate and hazelnut spreads have gained a definite cult following among certain sections of the Australian population.
Australia
A closed-loop supply chain and a strong contact network in Asia are behind the success of an emerging premium food company from South Australia.
Nestlé Japan has added Nihon-shu, aka Japanese sake, to its KitKat regional flavor line.
Yurun Food, China’s number-two pork player, continues to go through turbulent times, with some industry watchers forecasting a sell-off of company assets this year to get the firm back on track, after a massive investment in real estate has exposed the...