Traditional French foods falling out of favour: Study
A new study of French eating habits has shown consumption changes over the last decade – especially among young adults who are hungry for packaged and convenient foods.
Archives for July 14, 2009
Latvian bid to adopt EU bioplastics standards, growth potential for Eastern Europe
An industry body has hailed plans by Latvia to adopt EU standards on bioplastics as a way to boost the national industry and set an example to pave the way for greater investment in the Eastern European sector.
EFSA launches project to assess threat of climate change on aflatoxin B1 in cereals
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has launched a project to predict how climate change could increase the amount of aflatoxin B1 in cereals.
PWP unveils plans for second rPET plant on soaring demand
A projected surge in demand for recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) materials in food and beverage packing has triggered a US company to announce plans for a second recycling plan, just a month after its first opened.
Monsanto buys wheat germoplasm specialist
Monsanto has bought WestBred for $45m in move that will expand its seeds and traits portfolio to include wheat.
Online marketing helps boost Northern Foods' Q1 bakery sales
Northern Foods says Facebook and Twitter helped its bakery division achieve a 6.8 per cent increase in underlying quarterly revenue.