W.H.O. seeks comments on sugar proposal 03.06.2014 By Jeff Gelski A draft guideline says keeping sugar intake to less than 5% of total energy intake would have health benefits.Read More
C.P.W. provides profitable returns for General Mills, Nestle 02.19.2014 By Eric Schroeder David Homer appointed new c.e.o. of global cereal business.Read More
European study: Sustainability labels not a priority 02.18.2014 By Jeff Gelski Consumers understand Fair Trade better than Rainforest Alliance, Carbon Footprint and Animal Welfare.Read More
GrainCorp investing in edible oils and spreads operations 02.13.2014 By Eric Schroeder Company to spend A$125 million to boost competitiveness of locally produced food and food ingredients.Read More
Grain Processing business dips at Buhler in 2013 02.12.2014 By Josh Sosland Corporate profits down 21%; upbeat going into 2014.Read More
Series of changes announced for Buhler board 02.12.2014 By Josh Sosland Urs Buhler retires as chairman, succeeded by Calvin Grieder.Read More
Europe may still approve bioengineered corn variety 02.12.2014 By Jeff Gelski Nineteen countries vote against the 1507 variety, but Pioneer still expects European Commission approval.Read More
Late season dryness in Brazil trimming production 02.11.2014 By Drew Lerner Brazil planted a huge soybean crop and had nearly ideal crop development conditions over the majority of the summer growing season.Read More
Unilever, Symrise start program to assist vanilla farmers 02.03.2014 By Jeff Gelski Three-year program will include farmer field schools.Read More
Hershey surpasses 2013 cocoa sustainability goal 01.28.2014 By Jeff Gelski Organizations such as UTZ Certified, Rainforest Alliance Certified and Fair Trade USA certify 18% of the company's cocoa sourced globally.Read More