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Asia Pacific: World Bank, Vietnam to finance initiatives
The State Bank of Vietnam and the World Bank have signed four credit agreements totaling US$507 million to support Vietnam’s priorities in sustainable agriculture,...
Americas: Consumers appear unfazed by WHO study on health risks of eating foods, finds...
The World Health Organization study released in October 2015 showed a link between processed and red meat consumption and cancer raises the question, will...
Americas: Partners spend US$35M on healthier school meals
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA), National Football League (NFL), Fuel Up offer US$35 million in grants to help schools upgrade their kitchen equipment...
Asia Pacific: Australian dairy, sectors to study on nitrogen use
National services body Dairy Australia will receive approximately US$1.5 million from the Australian Government to support nitrogen use efficiency research development and engineering or...
Europe: Sidel certified for being energy efficient
TÜV SÜD has awarded Sidel a certification for the energy consumption efficiency of the Sidel Matrix blower.
It provides objective validation of the blower’s performance...
Americas: Corbion launches non-PHOs products ahead of time
Corbion has targeted January 2017 to provide non partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) replacements for its portfolio, including emulsifiers, mixes and bases.
The company has...
Europe: Report shows link between antibiotic use, resistance
The European Food Safety Authority, the European Medicines Agency and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control are concerned about the impact of...
Europe: EC approves sale of Kemin Industries’ algae-sourced beta-glucan ingredient
The European Commission has approved BetaVia Complete to be placed on the market in the European Union with five-year exclusivity on sales of the...
Europe: EFSA launches multi-annual program on International Scientific Cooperation 2014–2016
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has launched a multi-annual program on International Scientific Cooperation 2014–2016 that takes stock of the achievements and experience...
Europe: FAO food price index shows signs of stabilization after summer drop
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations' (FAO's) monthly food price index was stable in October 2014, as sugar and vegetable oil...