Archives for December 1, 2021

Consumer watchdog weighs in on debate that palm oil increases cancer risk

The European Food Information Council (EUFIC) examined the science behind the cancer study that has caused an uproar in the media recently and has cautioned not to read the headlines out of context.

Certification

Russel Stover Chocolates among latest brands to join Fairtrade America

Fairtrade America has thanked a cluster of new brands - including Hu Kitchen, Russel Stover, Grace Farms Foods, noops, Kishu Baby, Renewal Mill, Rodelle Kitchen and Dukkan Foods - for joining its certification programme during 2021.

Sustainability

Confectionery startup kickstarts efforts to tackle the UK’s bread waste

Chocolatier Goüter has launched its first Kickstarter campaign to raise £25k to start production of chocolate and nut clusters made from bread that would otherwise be tossed.

'Join us': OFI ramps up efforts to eliminate child labour in Turkish hazelnut supply chain

Olam Food Ingredients (OFI) is looking for partners to scale efforts in tackling poor labour conditions – including child workers and miserable wages – in hazelnut communities in Turkey.