Hershey Pledges $10M To Improve Business Practices

In the wake of the CNN Freedom project, which uncovered evidence of rampant child labor in the cocoa industry, Andy McCormick, Vice President of Public Affairs for the Hershey Company, explains Hershey's decision to pledge $10 million to improve West African cocoa farming practices.

Feb 1st, 2012

In the wake of the CNN Freedom project, which uncovered evidence of rampant child labor in the cocoa industry, Andy McCormick, Vice President of Public Affairs for the Hershey Company, explains Hershey's decision to pledge $10 million to improve West African cocoa farming practices.

Mexico Ag Department Proposes 2024 Ban on Roundup Ingredient

The rules were praised by environmentalists and organic producers who have complained of pesticide contamination, but drew criticism from many farmers.

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It's Time to Take Fish Out of Fish Feed

Fish farming is the world’s fastest-growing food production sector, but the key ingredients in commercial fish feed come from an unsustainable source.

Food engineers in Brazil and France developed gels based on modified starch for use as 'ink' to make foods and novel materials by additive manufacturing.

Engineers Create Ingredients to 3D Print Food

In the near future, it will be possible to produce food with personalized shapes, textures, flavors and colors.

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Pending Regulatory Developments for Food Innovators: Microorganisms, Cell Cultures and COVID's Impact

As demands brought on by the pandemic persist into 2021, it also creates a major opportunity for food innovators. Here's a look at what to expect.

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FDA Implores Manufacturers to Clearly List Sesame Use on Labels

The agency said its studies indicate some allergic reactions may be caused by products with undeclared sesame.

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The Spooky & Dangerous Side of Black Licorice

This candy can be a killer.

Before the Butcher Launches Plant-Based Burgers That Cost the Same as Beef

The break-through price was achieved through family-pack packaging and minor adjustments that reduced ingredient costs.

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Irish Court Says Subway Bread Isn't Bread

A supreme court ruling came in a tax dispute that argued some of an Irish franchisee's takeaway products were not liable for value-added tax.

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Burger King Removes Artificial Ingredients From Whopper

Its part of Burker King's move to make 100 percent of its permanent food menu free from artificial colors, flavors and preservatives by the end of 2021.

3D printed milk structures of a couch, fortress, wheel and cloverleaf, along with a filled cone and cube.

Simple Method 3D Prints Milk Products

Conventional methods are not always compatible with temperature-sensitive nutrients.

In this file photo taken July 17, 2020, a man wearing a mask to curb the spread of the coronavirus walks past a Burger King restaurant franchise in Beijing.

Chinese Burger King Operator Fined $400K for Expired Ingredients

The case was publicized by state TV.

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Food Coloring a Potential New Weapon Against COVID-19

The dyes can potentially neutralize viruses lingering in the air.