Bunge Loders Croklaan cuts cancer contaminants from palm oil portfolio
Bunge Loders Croklaan can supply all its palm oil-based products with low levels of the carcinogenic contaminant 3-MCPD esters ahead of expected EU legal limits, it says.
Archives for August 28, 2018
Chocolate companies drive growth for global hazelnut market
The global hazelnut market is expected to reach $9.45bn in sales by 2026 with the chocolate category being a major driver behind its growth, according to Persistence Market Research (PMR).
Heinz fined $1.65m over misleading health claim
The Federal Court of Australia has ordered H.J. Heinz Company Australia Ltd (Heinz) to pay an AU$2.25m (US$1.65m) penalty for misleading health claim that its Little Kids Shredz products were beneficial to the health of young children.
General Mills to settle pesticide lawsuit by changing Nature Valley labels
General Mills, INC. has agreed to remove ‘Made with 100% Natural Whole Grain Oats’ claim from its Nature Valley’s packaging following a lawsuit alleged its bars contained small amounts of pesticide.
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Prataap Snacks to expand in Western India by acquiring majority share of Avadh Snacks
Prataap Snacks will acquire 80% share of Avadh Snacks for Rs 148 crores ($2.1m) to expand its footprint in India’s westernmost state, Gujarat.