Asia Pacific: Thyssenkrupp to build second bioplastics plant in China
Thyssenkrupp has won a contract for the construction of a bioplastics plant based on the patented PLAneo technology.
The plant is to be built...
Asia Pacific: Growing demand for probiotic products in China, says DuPont
DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences (DuPont) today announced the launch of the latest series of dairy cultures and probiotic formulations for China, offering yogurt producers...
Europe: Research found detection method for gene-edited crop, Greenpeace
Greenpeace, some non-governmental organizations, non-GMO food associations and a food retailer, announced a public detection method for a gene-edited crop.
The new research refutes claims...
Europe: FAO releases new policy guidance on trade and food safety
The COVID-19 pandemic will have an unprecedented impact on global and regional trade.
According to the World Trade Organization, world merchandise trade in 2020...
Europe: On feeding people with certain diseases, Dutch Medical Food
Global nutrition company Dutch Medical Food has entered the medical food market, providing nutritional products and personalized solutions to people who need medical food.
Its...
Americas: Consumers confused about whole grain labels, finds survey
Whole grain labels on cereal, bread, and crackers are confusing to consumers and could cause them to make fewer healthy choices, according to the...
Europe: FrieslandCampina Ingredients to boost lactoferrin capacity in the Netherlands
FrieslandCampina Ingredients plans to increase its lactoferrin production capacity in Veghel (Netherlands) by 60 mt in 2022 to enable growth in its early life...
Asia Pacific: Japan’s Toyochem releases high bio-based adhesive
Toyochem has developed a new pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) with a high bio-based content for use in packaging, labels and tapes.
The bio-based content for...
Europe: Nestlé pumps effort into sustainable packaging moves
Nestlé is intensifying its actions to make 100% of its packaging recyclable or reusable by 2025 and to reduce its use of virgin plastics...
Europe: Intertek, Roquette partner on shared audit program
Intertek and Roquette have released a shared audit program in France that allows food companies to evaluate the same supplier simultaneously through a third-party...