UK competition body eyes DS Smith acquisition of Otor
UK competition authorities confirmed they are scrutinising the proposed takeover of French company Otor by the UK’s DS Smith.
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EFSA finds erythritol safety margin for beverages too slim
The use of erythritol in beverages at a proposed level of 2.5 per cent could cause a safety concern for small children, EFSA says, as the margin between estimated daily intake and the no-observed-adverse-effects-level (NOAEL) is too small.
Nano whey protein may extend beverage innovations
Taking whey proteins down to the nano-scale may boost their stability to heat as well as help produce clear whey beverages, suggest new developments from the University of Tennessee.
Don't shoot the watchdog - food industry needs a tight leash
Watchdogs provide much needed protection in an uncertain world. So why is the UK government determined to kill off the Food Standards Agency?