Increasing demand for palm oil resulting in ‘massive carbon dioxide emissions’
Growing demand for palm oil by the food industry is causing wide-spread rainforest destruction and enormous carbon dioxide emissions, according to new research.
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Over to Mondelez for certified cocoa goals
New chocolate powerhouse Mondelez International will be the next major player to come under the spotlight over child labor on cocoa farms in Africa and will face pressure from NGOs to source 100% certified cocoa.
Review calls for research on mood modifying effects of cocoa
Daily intake of flavanol-rich cocoa products could have benefits for mood and heart healt however there is a great need for detailed research into the mood modifying effects of such ingredients, according to a research.
Mondelez acquires Italian biscuit maker from Danone
Kraft Foods’ global snacks spin-off Mondelez has acquired Italian biscuit business Vitasnella from Danone.
Aasted launches UK subsidiary
Danish equipment firm Aasted has inaugurated a UK subsidiary business in order to be closer to its customers.
Univar seals Tate & Lyle Sugars European distribution deal
Chemical distributor Univar has entered into an agreement with Tate & Lyle Sugars to distribute its range of sugar-based sweeteners and texture modifiers across Europe, the company has said.
Zetar sold to German firm Zertus for $69m
UK confectionery firm Zetar has accepted a £43m ($69m) offer to sell the firm to German food group Zertus.