Archives for November 13, 2008

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China melamine scare may play into big dairy brands' hands

By Neil Merrett

The global furore over the recent melamine contamination scandal in China appears to have driven major shifts in the country’s dairy industry, not all of them to the detriment of manufacturers, says a new report.

Certificate system enables more support for sustainable palm oil

By Jess Halliday

The first shipment of sustainable palm oil is set to arrive in Europe next week; but even if manufacturers do not use the oil directly they can still buy into the movement with certificates that allow them to state their support, explained the RSPO...

FDA gears up for food safety rule revision

By Jane Byrne

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said it will bring current federal food processing safety rules up to date in an effort to provide additional protection against foodborne illness.