A company has applied to the FSA for DHA-rich oil to be approved for use in the European Union (EU) under the simplified approval procedure. The FSA's will present the company’s application dossier to the independent expert committee and views are wanted
In 2003, investments in the edible oil sector were US$278.6 million. Edible oil investments have more than doubled to $646 million. Vegetable oils account for 80% of edible oils consumed in the GCC region.
The U.S. International Trade Commission on Oct. 20 in its final determination on agreements suspending the antidumping and countervailing duty investigations of Mexican sugar imports ruled 6 to 0 that harm to the U.S...
Bakery products which were, till a few years ago, taboo for most of the sick patients in India, particularly to those suffering from cardiac diseases, are no longer considered to be strictly prohibited items.
A new palm oil producer grouping being set up by Indonesia and Malaysia would replace “no deforestation” pledges made by major palm companies in favour of a joint set of standards proposed by the two countries, an Indonesian minister said late Tuesday.
The 2015-16 ending stocks-to-use ratio was projected at 14.3%, up from 13.5% projected in September and above the required minimum 13.5% outlined in the suspension trade agreements between the United States and Mexico.
The European Commission has adopted a legislative proposal offering additional temporary access for Tunisian olive oil to the EU market to help support Tunisia's recovery in the difficult period being faced by the country.
StarKist, a food company focused on healthy, shelf-stable seafood products in the United States, is proud to announce the launch of five new product innovations that build on their successful StarKist Creations line of pouch products: Salmon Creations in
Barentz, a food ingredients distributor, has acquired New Skyport, a Chinese distributor of specialty ingredients, following its recent cash injection.
Sugar prices are to hit 11-year low next season, thanks to greater than expected carry-over of inventories, Australian government crop agency Abares said.
Hedge funds extended to an eighth successive week their bearish positioning in the top US-traded agricultural commodities, led by a selldown in grains, which more than offset a more upbeat stance on sugar.
For past few months there has a been complex scenario for the food processing industry as there are several changes taking place with regard to Product Approval and food safety aspects in regulations.
Sugar futures, which soared more than 3% in the last session, eased on Thursday amid some doubts over the ability of the bullish factors such as Brazilian rains to extend the rally, given an overhang of large global supplies.
Falling sugar prices have impacted profits at Associated British Foods, while the strong pound (£) has wiped €41m from the bottom line in its latest trading update.
Arla Foods Ingredients has developed a natural milk protein-based solution which claims to offset complaints about dry, crumbly gluten-free bakery products.
Clean label is hot; so much so that I seem to be writing about it nonstop. Take for instance, yesterday’s blog that discussed new research from Mintel that found 84 percent of American free-from consumers buy clean-label foods because they are seeking out
Whether you’re looking for spicy seasoning to boost the heat your latest frozen entrée, an all-natural sugar substitute that reduces calories from sugar while retaining sweetness, or on-the-go snack cups or functional “superfood" beer, the food and bevera
