Indonesia: Nestlé commits to sustainable cocoa goal
Indonesia is the focus of an extension of Nestlé’s sustainable Cocoa Plan initiative, with the Swiss food group aiming to pump $4m (€2.7m) into bean production in that country.
Archives for July 31, 2011
Wrigley backed study shows gum could reduce snack craving
Chewing gum reduces cravings for sweet and salty snacks in between meals, and could aid appetite control, according to researchers.
Ajinomoto feels earthquake effects as sales dip 2.6%
Japanese ingredients supplier Ajinomoto has seen Q1 sales drop 2.6% to ¥296.3bn, with slow global economies and the aftermath of the March natural disasters in Japan affecting the results.
EFSA boosts Toothfriendly developing world dental campaign
The 20-year-old non-profit group, Toothfriendly, says its efforts to promote dental health have been boosted by recent European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) positive opinions – including non-European, developing world nations.