Four dead after hot water tank explodes at Loy-Lange Box Co.
Four people have died after a hot water storage tank exploded through the roof of Loy-Lange Box Company in Saint Louis, Missouri, US.
Archives for April 9, 2017
Pulses are popular but don't stop investing in consumer awareness, say researchers
The Year of the Pulse may be over but pulses are still a trending ingredient, although industry needs to invest in greater consumer awareness if it is to benefit from the buzz, according to researchers.
E-commerce expert calms retailers’ fear of Amazon driving away their Oreo and Cheerios customers
Traditional brick-and-mortar stores still have an opportunity to compete with Amazon in an era when online shopping is becoming increasingly popular among consumers, according to e-commerce consultant Mark Walker.
Italy proposes €18,000 fine for firms failing to indicate Italian origin
New legislation could require manufacturers to give detailed origin labelling for all pre-packaged food on Italian shelves or face heavy fines – but does the move undermine EU law and would it be effective?
Cargill, General Mills and Unilever agree to fortify flagship wheat flour brands with vitamins and minerals in India
Major brands and millers have agreed to fortify wheat flour with iron, folic acid and vitamin B12 under India’s drive to boost nutrition levels through a mass fortification programme.