In 2013, the Stiftung Warentest found harmful benzene in drinks with cherry flavor. According to the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (Bundesinstitut für Risikobewertung, BfR), benzene is mainly absorbed by our bodies via the air we breathe. Non-smokers take…
ViewRoyal DSM has completed its acquisition of Glycom, a global supplier of Human Milk Oligosaccharides (HMO) for an enterprise value of €765 million (US$836.4 million). The acquisition of Glycom was first announced on 21 February 2020. This adds to DSM’s…
ViewIntertek Alchemy has released a complimentary training course that trains food industry workers how to recognize symptoms, prevent transmission, and effective measures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 disease. This online course is available to every company, not just its…
ViewMeat-eaters are increasingly selecting plant-based protein options rather than meat for health, environmental, and flavor reasons. Nevertheless, meat consumption worldwide is expected to increase 1.4% per year through 2023, according to data published in the new Packaged Facts report Global Meat…
ViewCargill has donated 100,000 liters of disinfecting alcohol to the Belgian government to produce disinfectant hand gel for the emergency services. The donation contributes to the Civil Defense initiative, which takes care of the coordination of production and distribution. In…
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