Archives for March 19, 2015

Dispatches: ISM/ProSweets 2015

Menken Orlando to drive Asian rice snack brand Mitsuba into UK

The UK is the prime focus for Menken Orlando’s expansion of its Asian rice snack brand Mitsuba as consumers increasingly look for unusual snacking flavors, says its sales director.

Toyo Ink Group merges two Taiwan subsidiaries

Toyo Ink Group has merged two wholly-owned subsidiaries Toyo Ink Chemicals and Toyo Ink Taiwan into a single operating entity.

Almond presents an unknown allergen risk

Almonds could present a huge allergen threat to people but the full extent of the risk is unknown because of the lack of data on their allergenic properties, according to a leading scientist.

EU grains to drop 8% due to CAP reform anxieties, says Copa-Cogeca

EU grain yields are anticipated to drop because farmers have over-cautiously reduced planting areas for the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) reform, says Copa-Cogeca.

Kellogg Australia: ‘We’re closely looking at health star ratings’

Kellogg is exploring Australia’s voluntary front-of-pack health star rating scheme following public attacks from consumer advocacy group Choice.

e-Phyto digital certification to improve plant pest and disease control

The Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM) will develop an online system to replace the current paper system on plant pest and disease information.

MILLING & GRAINS BITE-SIZE NEWS

Southeast Asia key to Aussie grain growth, China keen to cool grain imports

Recent headlines in the world of milling and grains include a Rabobank analyst's prediction that Southeast Asia is crucial to Australia's future grain growth and China's keenness to cut grain imports in 2015 to reduce state reserve.

Anuga FoodTec 2015 preview

Concerns raised over ineffective decontamination methods for dry food manufacturers

Bühler will highlight food safety concerns for dry food manufacturers with four guest speakers at Anuga FoodTec 2015.