This post is a periodic one, that simply lists interesting Food Processing stories that I feel are relevant to Africa. The link will take you to an original article which will acknowledge my source of the story.
Organic chocolate fans unlikely to switch to cheaper options – In recent years organic confectionery products have become increasingly popular but, are consumers going to stick by their principals in the face of rising food prices or will they turn towards a cheaper alternative?.
Sodium benzoate removed from Diet Coke – Coca-Cola is phasing out the use of the controversial additive sodium benzoate in Diet Coke on the back of consumer demand for more natural products..
Heinz to use potato peels to help cut energy costs – US-based food producer Heinz has unveiled ambitious plans to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 20 per cent by 2015 by using energy generated from potato peel.
Introduction of a new natural sweetener – the sweetener extracted from Stevia was introduced by Cargill and Coke and reflects the pressure consumers are putting on coke for more natural ingredients (see previous post)
Renovating for energy efficiency – in the USA food processing companies are starting to feel the pressure to be greener through retailer demands, but also see cost savings opportunities in running more sustainable processes when the modify their plant.
