What drives unhealthy snacking?
Enjoying a special occasion, opportunistic eating and social pressures are just some of the drivers behind unhealthy snacking – factors that could be used to drive change, researchers claim.
Archives for December 2, 2014
Australia
Research finding could help protect global wheat crops from disease
A critical new understanding of the disease cycle of a wheat virus will help farmers around the world protect their wheat crops from a devastating disease and major yield losses.
EU labelling law adds impetus to the sustainable palm drive
Changes to European labelling laws meaning the specific source of vegetable oil must be declared on pack could drive more food manufacturers to certified sustainable palm oil, according to one grower.
General Mills: Protecting vulnerable watersheds critical to water policy
Most water used by General Mills happens outside direct operations in agriculture and improvements must be made in at-risk watershed areas, says the company’s chief sustainability officer.
‘Tis the season: Kingsmill rolls out Christmas tree crumpets
Kingsmill has developed Christmas tree-shaped crumpets for the UK market.
Goal: A larger share of the $55bn rigid packaging market
Berlin Packaging blazes hiring trail, adding 100 employees
To further its ambitious growth strategy, Berlin Packaging has announced it will hire 100 people to work in its existing offices in 25 US metropolitan areas by the end of 2015.