Canadian grain industry permitted to use private labs
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is to allow exporters the option to have grain shipments tested by authorized laboratories.
Archives for August 3, 2017
Ancient grain genome breakthrough advances struggle for food security
A group of international scientists has identified the complex DNA sequence of Wild Emmer, which will open up an unparalleled opportunity to further the development of hardier, more productive strains of modern wheat.
Chinese supplier Layn to bring monk fruit to Europe
Chinese supplier Guilin Layn Natural Ingredients wants to be the first firm to sell monk fruit in Europe, and has submitted a request for a scientific opinion to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
Sonoco to close one of its US factories this year
Sonoco will close its Boone, South Carolina factory in October, axing 35 jobs.
Petrow sees demand rise for ‘free-from’ ingredients as its invests $131k in powder fill machine
Petrow Food Group has invested £100k ($131k) on an Auger powder fill machine for dry mixes.