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October 29, 2009
Most European Palm Oil Buyers Fail Sustainability Test, Claims WWF
The majority of European palm oil buyers are failing to buy certified sustainable palm oil, despite its availability and the previous commitments by many companies to purchase it, according to a first assessment by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF).WWF’s P...From the archive
October 23, 2009
Remarkable reduction in trans fat consumption WITHOUT labeling in Australia and New Zealand
In a report published today, Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has shown that intake of trans fatty acids (TFAs) from manufactured sources has declined in the Australian and New Zealand population by 25-40% since 2007. FSANZ Chief Scientist...From the archive
October 22, 2009
Queens restaurant turns 'Regular' Fry into culinary hot potato
In this era of the updated hamburger, it’s surprising that such short shrift has been given its sidekick, the French fry. But at last a thrilling new fry has revealed itself — in the Chinatown neighborhood of Flushing, Queens, of all places. Xiao La Ji...From the archive
October 19, 2009
Tate & Lyle survey reveals that health and wellness remains front of mind for European consumers
Research released today by Tate &Lyle shows that consumers continue to see health and wellness as an important issue and will pay more for foods that display health benefits on their labels. The findings are part of Tate &Lyle’s ongoing resea...From the archive
October 18, 2009
Granaten in aardappels bij Avebe
In een partij aardappels bij de Avebe-fabriek in Ter Apelkanaal zijn zaterdag enkele granaten gevonden, waarschijnlijk afkomstig uit de Tweede Wereldoorlog. Na de ontdekking is de munitie aan de kant gelegd. Het Explosieven Opruimingscommando (EOC) uit...From the archive
October 15, 2009
ConAgra Foods to Reduce Sodium in Products by 20 Percent by 2015
ConAgra Foods, Inc., (NYSE: CAG) one of North America’s leading food makers, today announced its pledge to reduce salt across its portfolio of food products by 20 percent by 2015. Since 2006, the company has already removed more than 2 million pounds o...From the archive
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October 08, 2009
Avebe wins Food Valley award for its Etenia line of starches
At the Food Valley Conference on 8 October 2009 AVEBE received the prestigious Food Valley Award 2009 for its ETENIA™ line of starches.ETENIA™ is the new potato based product range from AVEBE that will help food manufacturers meet consumer demand for h...From the archive
September 26, 2009
FTC allows Dow to sell Morton Salt to K+S
Dow Chemical Co., the largest U.S. chemical maker, won U.S. approval to sell its Morton Salt business to K+S AG for $1.68 billion.From the archive
September 25, 2009
Avebe verwerkt zetmeelaardappelen sneller dan gepland
De verwerkingslocaties van Avebe in Gasselternijveen en Ter Apelkanaal verwerken meer fabrieksaardappelen dan de planning aangeeft."De campagne is goed van start gegaan", stelt een woordvoerder van het aardappelzetmeelconcern. "Het verwe...From the archive
September 22, 2009
Michael Jensen to succeed Uffe Andreasen as CEO of KMC
KMC has appointed a new CEO, Michael Jensen, to succeed current CEO, Uffe Andreasen who announced his plans to retire the post earlier this year. Michael Jensen takes over the position starting September 21, 2009From the archive
September 21, 2009
Kerry launches 'Route to Natural' flavour for baked savoury snacks at FIE 2009
Snack food manufacturers seeking to target the better-for-you, natural savoury snacks market will be interested in Kerry’s great-tasting cheese and salami Route to Natural baked snack flavouring. MSG-free and containing all-natural ingredients, this ne...From the archive
September 18, 2009
Acrylamide: Why french fries shouldn't be overheated
A natural byproduct of cooking high-carbohydrate foods at high temperatures, acrylamide turns up in a wide variety of roasted and baked foods, including potato chips, french fries, breakfast cereal, baby food, bread and crackers.Research has shown tha...From the archive
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September 07, 2009
Smart salt distribution enables up to 25% reduction
Scientists at Top Institute Food and Nutrition (TIFN) announce new technology that enables up to 25% salt reduction in food products without loss of taste and without sodium substitutes, or taste or aroma additives. This new technology is an enormous b...From the archive
September 04, 2009
Onderwatergewicht zetmeelaardappelen Avebe boven gemiddeld
Het onderwatergewicht van de zetmeelaardappelen die zijn aangevoerd bij Avebe ligt tot nu toe gemiddeld op 475 gram. Dat is ruim boven het meerjarige gemiddelde, meldt woordvoerder Johan Russchen van het aardappelzetmeelconcern.Volgens Russchen zijn ...From the archive
September 02, 2009
Veel vraag naar nieuwe rassen zetmeelaardappelen
De vraag naar nieuwe zetmeelaardappelen blijft groot onder de telers van zetmeelaardappelen. Dat bleek tijdens de open dag demovelden bij akkerbouwer Beuling uit Eerste Exloërmond. "De Scarlet is een redelijk nieuw ras, maar de resultaten vallen...From the archive
September 01, 2009
AVEBE nominated for Food Valley Award 2009
AVEBE is proud to announce that its ETENIA™ product range has been nominated for the Food Valley Award 2009.Food Valley annually rewards the most distinguishing innovative and sustainable innovation within Dutch food industry. The objective of the Food...From the archive
August 28, 2009
Unions and AVEBE reach agreement on plan to reduce labour costs
The unions and AVEBE yesterday reached agreement on a package of measures aimed at coping with the recession. The talks specifically addressed ways of reducing labour costs.The current CLA, which ran until 1 January 2010, has been renegotiated and repl...From the archive
August 28, 2009
Personeel AVEBE gaat meer werken voor zelfde loon
De 975 medewerkers van aardappelzetmeelconcern Avebe gaan het komende jaar acht dagen extra werken zonder daar loon voor te ontvangen. Dat maakte een woordvoerder van het concern vrijdag bekend. De maatregel is nodig om de economische crisis het hoofd ...From the archive