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EU Labelling Requirements: What Regulation 1169/2011 Asks For
Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 governs food information to consumers across the Union. This guide walks the mandatory particulars, explains why the food…
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Pricing Models in Agricultural Commodity Trade
A quotation is a number wrapped around a set of assumptions. This guide sets out the four pricing structures used in agricultural…
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MOQ Negotiation for Frozen and Dried Products
A minimum order quantity is an arithmetic result, not a policy. This guide breaks the number into its production, packaging, pallet and…
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What is sunflower lecithin used for?
As an emulsifier, wetting agent, viscosity modifier and release aid in chocolate, bakery, instant powders and dairy alternatives. Its commercial advantage over…
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Walnut vs Almond Kernels: How the Two Specifications Actually Differ
Walnut and almond kernels look interchangeable on a purchase order and behave very differently in storage, in an application and in a…
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Soy vs Pea Protein: Functionality, Label and Supply Chain
Soy protein isolate outperforms pea protein on most functional measures and on amino acid profile. Pea protein is not a listed allergen…
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Plant-Based Protein Sourcing: Isolates, Concentrates and What the Protein Number Hides
Two protein ingredients quoting the same protein content can behave completely differently in an application and carry different labelling consequences. This guide…
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How do you calculate the real price per kilogram of frozen fruit?
Start from the quoted price, normalise the Incoterm, add packaging and freight to your door, then divide by usable yield rather than…
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How do you compare frozen fruit suppliers fairly?
Fix the specification, the Incoterm and the volume first, then compare. Otherwise you are comparing four different products.
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What is an RFQ in food trade?
A request for quotation: a structured document that tells suppliers exactly what to price, so their answers can be compared.