Food safety agency recommends application of international standards
Food processors should be monitored to ensure they apply proper manufacturing and hygienicpractices throughout their plants says an EU food safety panel.
Archives for November 10, 2006
Fonterra salt replacer eases pressure on food firms
Manufacturers will have another opportunity to reduce salt in their products thanks to a new dairy-based ingredient from New Zealand co-op Fonterra, which claims to replace salt and maintain flavour.
South America spurs SAB beer growth
Emerging markets in South America have spearheaded beer sales growth for SABMiller over the last six months, outweighing doom and gloom in the US.
CaraGum launches cost-effective gum Arabic emulsifier
A French company has developed an Arabic gum-based emulsifier that it claims can be used in much lower concentrations than conventional products.
Mint additive could extend shelf life of meat products
Mint with lamb is a favourite combination on many British dinner tables, and could become even more closely linked after new research has reported that the herb spares the meat from the detrimental effects of irradiation.
New horizontal wrapper designed for delicate chocolate
A new horizontal wrapper suitable for handling delicate products such as tray baked goods, biscuits and chocolate confectionery has been developed by Bosch packaging subisidary, Tevopharm.
Cocoa cosmetics on the rise
A new trend for cocoa-based cosmetics could prove advantageous to chocolate manufacturers as confectionery giant Nestlé leads the way - joining forces with beauty group L'Oreal.
Organic, fairtrade chocolate hits ethical niche
As confectionery makers jostle for a share in the increasingly popular organic market, UK company Venture Foods has launched two new additions to its niche organic and fairtrade chocolate bars.
Adhesive developed for air-blown labels
A new hotmelt adhesive on the market has been specifically developed for cool-temperature,air-blown label dispensing, a system particularly in used in food packaging.