The US Department of Agriculture's development of GMO certification scheme emerged this week, adding to the debate over the labelling of foods containing genetically modified ingredients. Elsewhere in the US, Mondelez International revealed jobs will go at a biscuit plant in Chicago. Meanwhile, dairy giant Arla Foods announced a deal in Egypt with local processor Juhayna Food Industries. Click on the headlines to read more.
Comment: Why USDA action on GMOs could block mandatory labelling
The labelling of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in food products is a massive hot potato in the US. Not least because states like Vermont are attempting to push through mandatory labelling – something staunchly opposed by much of the food industry. The US Department of Agriculture entered the fray when it revealed the development of a certification and labelling scheme for GMOs under its existing Process Verified Program. Could this help stave off compulsory labels?
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Arla expands in Egypt with Juhayna JV
Arla Foods has inked a joint venture agreement with Egyptian dairy Juhanya Food Industries that will see the European co-operative's products fed into the firm's distribution network in the country.
Mondelez to cut jobs at Chicago site
Mondelez International has revealed jobs will be lost at its biscuit plant in Chicago, whether or not the company chooses the facility – and not one in Mexico – for fresh investment.
Brussels rejects mandatory origin labels for dairy
The European Commission has rejected mandatory country-of-origin labels for dairy products in recommendations that will be passed to the European Council and Parliament.
China ends Brazil beef ban
China has lifted an embargo on beef imports from Brazil three years after a cow in the country tested positive for mad-cow disease.
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