Food safety
Nutrition for Life funding up for grabs
The Technology Strategy Board, together with the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and the Medical Research Council (MRC) has announced a planned investment of up to £6.25 million (€7.24m) to stimulate innovation in the food and drink sector. The investment is intended to encourage the […]
Thirst for new dairy-free drink ingredients
While soy milk may continue to dominate the growing global dairy-free market, there are signs that newer alternatives are emerging into the mainstream grocery sector, according to the Innova Database. They include rice, oats and, more recently, almonds. Dairy alternative drinks launches recorded on the database reached over 600 in 2010, with almond milks and […]
Fish and shellfish employees can now net new skills
The first dedicated training qualification for fish and shellfish processing to be launched for more than 20 years is now available to employers. The Proficiency in Fish and Shellfish Industry Skills qualification has been developed by Improve, the UK-based food and drink skills council, and can now be accessed through the National Skills Academy for […]
New look for RSSL
Reading Scientific Services Ltd (RSSL) has unveiled the results of a rebranding exercise – complete with new logo – designed to unify the company’s services. “For many of our clients, RSSL is the technical and scientific hub for everything they do,” says general manager Tracey Gale. “They know they can trust RSSL for help and […]
Coca-Cola and Heinz in landmark packaging partnership
The Coca-Cola Company and Heinz have announced a strategic US partnership that will enable Heinz to produce its ketchup bottles using Coca-Cola’s innovative PlantBottle packaging. The PET plastic bottles are made partially from plants and have a lower reliance on non-renewable resources compared with traditional PET plastic bottles. The partnership is an industry first, and […]
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Organic produce not healthier or tastier, says consumer watchdog
The organic approach to gardening will not deliver healthier or more tasty produce, according to a leading UK consumer watchdog. The controversial study from Which? Gardening also claims that produce grown using modern artificial methods may well be better for you. The claims come after a two-year study which found that non-organic broccoli had significantly […]
GRAS status for AstaPure
Algatechnologies’ natural astaxanthin product AstaPure has obtained GRAS (Generally Recognised As Safe) status from the FDA for use in food and beverages applications. “Our AstaPure brand has been successfully applied for several years as an active ingredient in dietary supplements, foods and beverages in Japan,” says Efrat Kat, director of marketing and sales at Algatechnologies. […]
Enzyme preparation promises bakery industry boost
A new bakery enzyme preparation will slow down staling and improve crumb elasticity, according to manufacturer Cognis. The firm says Nutrilife AS M is tailor-made for ‘maximum freshness retention in all yeast-raised baked products’ and can be added to existing formulations in various dosages, depending on the desired shelf life. “In emerging and developed markets […]
Spotlight on CFP
EU Commissioner Maria Damanaki met with the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Seafood group recently as part of an industry alliance pressing for radical reform of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP). The alliance, which includes FDF, WWF and retailers, has put together a common position calling for more sustainable fisheries management policies and the elimination […]
Cracking news on egg cholesterol content
A new US study has revealed that the cholesterol content of eggs – which was previously believed to be a health risk – is much lower now than ten years ago. Eggs also contain more vitamin D, which helps protect the bones, preventing diseases such as osteoporosis and rickets. Researchers say the reason eggs have […]
‘Delyted’ with fat replacer success
Clean label ingredients company Ulrick & Short has revealed record sales figures for its Delyte range of fat replacers, and says it’s all thanks to potential cost-savings for its customers. Originally designed to help hit nutritional targets and provide healthier label declarations, the Delyte range of fat replacers is now playing a significant role in […]
Coca-Cola Hellenic in fleet awards hat-trick
Coca-Cola Hellenic is celebrating after scooping the International Fleet Safety of the Year award – as well as being placed second and third in two other categories. The company, which operates its fleet of over 20,000 vehicles across 28 countries, received the accolade at the Fleet Europe Awards 2010, which took place at the end […]
Drinking to good health
Rising consumer interest in health and naturalness is being strongly reflected in new product activity in the global soft drinks market, according to Innova Market Insights. According to the market research company, 60% of the soft drinks launches recorded globally in 2010 had a health positioning of some sort. This was primarily in terms of […]
Latest consumer attitudes revealed
The Food Standards Agency has released the latest results of its tracker survey. The survey monitors public opinion and awareness of the Food Standards Agency and key food issues. A representative sample of 2,105 adults in the UK was interviewed in the latest wave of the tracker (November 2010), by placing questions on the TNS […]
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