Food industry consumes many fossil fuels

03-Nov-2023 - Food production accounts for at least 15 percent of global fossil fuel consumption, according to a new study. The production, transport and storage of food contribute 4.6 gigatons of CO2 equivalents to global emissions each year, the nongovernmental organization Global Alliance for the Future of ...

Meat sommeliers explain their favourite food to Argentinians

14-Dec-2021 - In Argentina, meat is part of the cultural heritage, and almost everyone considers themselves a certified barbecue expert. But the evaluation of steaks, fillets and ribs usually follows personal experience and taste. The University of Buenos Aires now wants to put the selection and tasting of ...

Grupo Arcor and Ingredion Announce Joint Venture in Argentina, Chile and Uruguay

Joint venture leverages manufacturing expertise, global go-to-market capabilities, and food and beverage industry experience to create and scale innovative ingredient solutions

15-Feb-2021 - Grupo Arcor, the leading food company of Argentina, and Ingredion Incorporated (NYSE: INGR), a leading global ingredient solutions provider to the food and beverage industry, have signed an agreement to create a joint venture that will leverage the two companies’ manufacturing expertise, ...

A study identifies 17 key compounds in wine aromas

05-Feb-2020 - Maybe words such as ethyl butanoate and octalactone sound unfamiliar to most people who drink wine. However, these substances are some of the ones that give this popular drink its own scent. A recent piece of research published by the University of Cordoba and the Gheorghe Asachi Technical ...

Vegetarians gaining ground in carnivorous Argentina

04-Sep-2019 - A fight is on over the Argentine identity, pitting a growing number of vegetarians and vegans against meat-eaters in a country known for its abundant beef, gaucho cowboys and sacred "asado" barbecues. The weekend "asados" bring together families and friends and are a source of national pride in ...