Food safety
Nearly a third of consumers bin edible food due to label confusion
New research has found many British adults end up throwing away perfectly edible produce, because they are confused by package labels.
Time is running out to replace soon-to-be-banned refrigerants
New European legislation, which comes into force on 1st January 2020, bans the use of refrigerants that have Global Warming Potential (GWP) of above 2500.
Business news, Food safety, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Yamato to celebrate 100 years
Machining manufacturer Yamato Scale will celebrate 100 years of operations next year.
Business news, Food safety, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Arla obtains GRAS approval for alpha-lactalbumin in infant formula
Arla Foods Ingredients has obtained Generally Recognised as Safe (GRAS) approval relating to its use of alpha-lactalbumin in infant formula.
Orbis to showcase bakery packaging solutions at IBIE
Orbis Corporation is highlighting several of its reusable packaging solutions designed for the baking industry at IBIE 2019 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, 8-11 September.
Eurostar Commodities launch gluten free chapati flours
Eurostar Commodities has launched a new range of chapati flours which are gluten free, coeliac friendly, higher in fibre and vegan.
Research eliminates need for added sugars in drinks
Scientists at De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) have been working with University of Sheffield, Innovate UK and WET Group to find a way to create drinks that do not need sugar or additives.
StePac’s packaging improves supply chain of vegetables
StePac’s new MA/MH technology has improved food safety and environmental rewards for the long-haul transport of fresh broccoli and other vegetables.
Givaudan hosts consortium on next-gen of meat alternatives
Givaudan hosted the global innovation consortium, Plant Meat Matters, on 11-12 July at its newly opened flagship Innovation Centre in Zurich.
BNF relaunches 5532 – the portion size guide for preschoolers
The BNF has published its updated 5532 guide, a resource about portion size and healthy eating focussed on toddlers, which includes new information on free sugars, and more advice on vegetarian and vegan diets.
Givaudan and Bühler partner on start-up accelerator
Givaudan and Bühler have announced a development partnership to accelerate market access for food start-ups in Switzerland.
FSA appoints new chief executive
The Food Standards Agency has appointed Emily Miles as its new chief executive.
AESSEAL introduces the world’s first IECEx compliant short canister mixer seal range
AESSEAL is now offering the world’s first IECEx compliant short canister mixer seal range for potentially hazardous food environments such as bakeries (due to the combustibility of flour) and sugar refineries.
Over €100m of fake food and drink seized in latest operation
More than €100 million (£89mn) worth of potentially dangerous food and drink was seized in the latest Operation OPSON, co-ordinated by Europol’s Intellectual Property Crime Co-ordinated Coalition and Interpol.