Investors call for action over pollution from cattle production
Global investors have called on companies in South America sourcing beef and related cattle products to eliminate deforestation risks from their supply chains.
Archives for September 26, 2018
US farmers call for federal action over meat labelling
Farmers in the US have called for federal officials to establish a definition for ‘meat’ as more alternative products enter the market.
Glyphosate Residue Free inquiries surge as 'clean food' movement gathers pace
The Detox Project – which certifies products as ‘Glyphosate Residue Free’ – has been overwhelmed by industry inquiries over the past six months as food brands seek not just to get certified, but more often, to “use us as a consultancy service” to find...
‘Significant increase’ in Prop 65 notices over lead, acrylamide, and cadmium in 2017/18, says Perkins Coie
There has been a significant increase in food and beverage Prop 65 actions in the past five years, with particularly strong growth in notices relating to lead, acrylamide and cadmium, according to new data compiled by attorneys at Perkins Coie.
Quaker make its first foray into the chiller with Morning Go-Kits: 'People are consuming oats throughout the day'
PepsiCo-owned Quaker has stretched far beyond traditional oats with chilled, yogurt-based breakfast kits that target portability and nutrition-forward consumers, its general manager says.
Can Lidl learn from ALDI in the US? 'Despite its early travails, I'm optimistic', says retail expert
Lidl has faced a challenging start in the US, but with renewed focus on product refinement, commitment to home-delivery and creative store expansions there is 'every possibility' of success, says PlanetRetail RNG's research director.
Stakeholders launch International Fair Trade Charter: 'Our goal is to render Fair Trade labels unnecessary'
Over 300 organisations have launched an International Fair Trade Charter that sets down the fundamental values of Fair Trade.