EU quinoa plays catch-up with demand
European growers are ramping up quinoa production as demand in the region outstrips supply from traditional South American sources.
Archives for November 26, 2014
Patent Watch
Grupo Bimbo files patent for reduced-fat pork rinds
Grupo Bimbo has developed an alternative processing method that reduces the fat content of pork rind snacks.
Milling & Grains Bite-size news
GM spotlight, GrainCorp dip, high-yield wheat, barley UK boom
Syngenta and Monsanto face GM woes, GrainCorp production and revenue down, high-yield wheat launched in India, and wheat down but barley booming in the UK.
High-protein cookies definitely hold mass market appeal, says Lenny & Larry’s
High-protein cookies will continue to soar in the mass market, says the president of Lenny & Larry’s as the company plans more US roll-outs in mass stores.
Smart Software for Efficient Manufacturing December 10
Treofan installs Accolade software to realign its business processes
BOPP film manufacturer Treofan is implementing Accolade software, developed by Sopheon Corporation, as part of a realignment of its global processes, to go live within the next few weeks.
Alfa Laval wins $10m starch processing order in Russia
Alfa Laval has won a $10m order to supply equipment to Donbiotech starch processing plant in Russia, with delivery expected in 2015.
Trans-fat consumption linked to memory declines in adults
High trans-fat consumption may be associated with declines in memory among working-age men, according to research.
Milling & Grains bite-size news
Heat-tolerant plant breeding, non-traditional wheat, origin tests, organics
Heat-tolerant research warning, non-traditional wheat potential, wheat origin testing and organic fingerprinting tool.