Solbar bounces back with US plan
After a turbulent two years following its IPO, Israel's Solbar is back on track and is positioning to be a major force in the US as a supplier of soy protein solutions.
Archives for November 21, 2006
Doubts hit FDA handling of benzene in soft drinks
Serious questions remain over how America's food safety watchdog handled the presence of benzene residues in soft drinks, a senior ex-official has said, after tests showed some drinks still contained the chemical 15 years after the industry agreed to...
Sudan Red found in new regions of China
More duck eggs containing the carcinogenic dye Sudan Red have been found in China, food officials said yesterday, expanding the recall outside of Beijing to the country's east coast.
MAP packaging ensures fresh bread
A new Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) system has been developed by Italian firm PFM to prolong bread freshness.
Sweetener distributor combines low costs and quality control
A new sweetener supplier in the US claims to allow food and beverage firms to access ingredient supplies from low-cost manufacturing countries while maintaining Western standards of quality and service.
The fishy link to low rates of depression
Australian researchers found omega-3 fatty acids to be the most promising nutrient for alleviating the symptoms of depression, a finding that adds to the putative benefits associated with the lipid.
Vertical wrapper upgrades packaging technology
BG Pack has modified its line of packaging equipment to incorporate sealing and pocket bagging technology such as modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) suitable for a range of fresh bakery products.