Mars announces deforestation-free palm oil supply chain
Mars, Inc. has announced its Palm Positive Plan has delivered a deforestation-free palm oil supply chain. Yet environmental NGO Greenpeace takes issue with the confectionery giant's strategy.
Archives for October 6, 2020
Food businesses back biodiversity as key to COVID recovery: ‘We must reverse nature loss before we reach a tipping point’
Global food businesses are backing the call for international action to stem – and ultimately reverse – nature loss. But efforts to date have failed to yield sufficient results. FoodNavigator examines the business case for action on biodiversity and asks...
Processing innovation
Why we must innovate with technology to help reduce food waste amidst climate change and the pandemic
The impact of the lockdown restrictions has exacerbated food waste. With the global population still on the rise and crop productions set to fall, one vital requirement is to optimise yields. This is where food sorting technologies and machines play a...
Engelman Baking sets drive in motion to become leading wholesale bakery in Southeastern US
The 200-year-old business has strengthened its position on the Atlanta market with the acquisition of H&F Bread Company, a wholesale bakery that sells artisan breads and gluten-free baked goods primarily to the local foodservice market.
Lessons from 2020 highlight importance for craft bakers to remain agile and break new ground
A Craft Bakers Association survey amongst its members has shown that those who demonstrate dexterity, temerity and forward-thinking are riding the storm ... a lesson to be taken forward, even after the pandemic crisis has passed.
Snack delivery: Japanese subscription service ramps up product development with fresh funds
Tokyo-based snack subscription service Snaq.me is planning to develop more than 100 new snack products annually with the help of fresh funding of JYP260m (US$2.46m).