February 08, 2008
Food industry must adapt to commodity shortages
The independent research organisation Chatham House has launched a project to examine how the UK can best secure its food supply in the face of global food production shortages. One thing seems clear to the project's authors: "Britain as a society...From the archive
February 06, 2008
Nieuwe CAO voor AVEBE
De leden van de vakbonden CNV, FNV en De Unie zijn akkoord met een nieuwe cao voor Avebe. Volgens woordvoerders van de vakbonden waren de werknemers in ruime meerderheid voor het principe-akkoord dat vorige week was bereikt met de aardappelzetmeelfabri...From the archive
February 01, 2008
Tent pegs from potato starch mandatory at UK festival
The Glastonbury music festival will tell campers to use tent pegs made out of potatoes at this summer's event.Metal pegs that are left behind can harm the cows that live on Worthy Farm, Somerset, where the festival is held. Organiser Michael Eavis will...From the archive
January 31, 2008
Update on EFSA’s evaluation of the safety of food flavouring substances
The EFSA Panel on additives, flavourings, processing aids and materials in contact with food (AFC) is working on a systematic evaluation of the safety of flavouring substances currently in use in the European Union (EU). A programme for their evaluatio...From the archive
January 30, 2008
Sweet foods contain hidden salt risks
The Consensus Action on Salt and Health (CASH) has published new research this week to mark Salt Awareness Week 2008, which highlights the health risks posed to British children because parents are confused over salt content."Many parents know tha...From the archive
January 30, 2008
Overview of the European Food Starch market
Europe's food starch market in 2007 was characterised by further consolidation. The widespread ingredient, just like other food ingredients, was faced with the dramatic rise in raw material costs as well as the biofuel boom and other industry challenge...From the archive
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January 29, 2008
Salt Awareness week: Salt in Chips shops tested [french fries].
High levels of salt added to a bag of chips could be pushing consumers over the recommended limits and endangering their health, research shows. Adults are advised to eat no more than 6g of salt a day, with lower limits for children.But a study of ch...From the archive
January 25, 2008
Novozymes 2007 Profit Up 11 pct, Sees 2008 Growth
Denmark's Novozymes posted an 11 percent rise in full-year operating profit on Friday, despite rising energy and raw material prices, and said it predicted a sales growth of 8 - 11 percent in 2008.From the archive
January 18, 2008
Avebe aandelen kelderen in prijs
Er is veel aanbod van Avebe-aandelen en nauwelijks vraag. Dat constateren makelaars van de NVM. "Er wordt eigenlijk niet gehandeld, terwijl veel telers hun aandelen willen verkopen", aldus makelaar Jan Tjeerdsma van de NVM.From the archive
January 16, 2008
Agrana restructure enables revenue increase
Austria-based Agrana announced a revenue increase of 3 per cent in its first three quarters, overcoming the challenges of sugar restrictions and weather-induced crop failures. The sugar, starch and fruit preparation company experienced revenue of €1,4...From the archive
January 15, 2008
Nieuw onderhandelingsresultaat CAO Avebe
De vakbonden en Avebe hebben een nieuw resultaat bereikt in de onderhandelingen over een cao voor het aardappelzetmeelconcern. In december wezen de leden van de vakbonden het toen bereikte onderhandelingsresultaat nog af. De cao voor de Avebe-medewer...From the archive
January 11, 2008
Opbrengst zetmeel moet hoger
Akkerbouwers zullen de zetmeelopbrengst moeten verhogen om de teelt rendabel te houden. De kosten stijgen voortdurend en de telers ontvangen minder toeslagrechten uit Brussel. De gemiddelde opbrengst in de zetmeelaardappelteelt is over de laatste ac...From the archive
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January 04, 2008
Ingredient manufacturer Wild prepares to go public
Wild is putting together an experienced team in preparation for its planned initial public offering, tapping Symrise's CFO to take it through the process. The plan to go public in 2010 was announced in September, and will necessitate restructuring of W...From the archive
December 18, 2007
McDonald's cambia la composicion de su aceite de fritura para reducir los acidos grasos
McDonald's ha anunciado el cambio voluntario de la composición de su aceite de fritura para reducir los niveles de ácidos grasos 'trans' a menos de un 2% y el contenido de ácidos grasos saturados a menos del 12%, informó hoy la compañía.From the archive
December 14, 2007
FSA: trans fat ban in the UK not needed
A New York-style ban on trans fats in food is not needed in the UK because consumption rates are already very low, the official food watchdog has said. The Food Standards Agency's (FSA) Board ruled out mandatory restrictions after reviewing evidence ...From the archive
December 14, 2007
Avebe wil veldproef met GMO aardappel op 120 hectare
Aardappelzetmeelconcern Avebe wil een veldproef met genetisch gemodificeerde aardappelen met een verlaagd amylosegehalte uitvoeren. Het bedrijf heeft hiervoor een vergunning bij het ministerie van VROM aangevraagd. In totaal moeten de proefvelden zo'n ...From the archive
December 10, 2007
GAIN report: Germany Food Processing Ingredient Sector 2007
In 2006, Germany produced an estimated $174 billion of processed food and drinks, marking a 3.4% increase over the previous year. Best product prospects for U.S. suppliers include specialized food ingredients, fish &seafood products, dried &pro...From the archive
December 05, 2007
Avebe Solanic potato protein factory officially opened
Today, the Dutch Secretary of State for Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality, Gerda Verburg, opened the new factory of Solanic, part of the potato-starch group Avebe. In her opening speech, Secretary of State Verburg set out her vision of biorefine...From the archive