Boost for Scottish food and drink processors
Twenty-seven Scottish companies have been awarded a total of nearly £6m in a scheme to help food processors and producers construct new facilities, refurbish existing premises and purchase new equipment.
Archives for August 6, 2008
EFSA to judge almost 3000 health claims by 2010
Pan-European health and nutrition claims moved a step closer to reality after 2870 claims were delivered to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) for assessment by January, 2010.
Scientists put bergamot waste to use in juices
A study indicates that bergamot juice could be used to fortify fruit juice in place of synthetic additives, opening up a potential new use for a by-product of the essential oil industry.
News briefs: Brewer results and lightweight ales
This week, Carlsberg and Molson Coors detail their financial performances during the opening half of the year, and a leading UK retailer expands its focus on sustainable packaging.
Beverage groups keeping hands clean amidst ‘greenwash’ attacks
Despite recent attacks on the environmental marketing of some beverages, drink and food manufacturers remain relatively behind other sectors in the practice of misleading green claims, says a marketing expert.