News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
Although demand for EU-backed SAPARD funds in Poland is now said to be exceeding total budget, the European Commission says it will continue to support all food and beverage companies that qualify for EU food safety and hygiene standards. Meanwhile,...
The UK food industry has promised to continue reducing levels of salt in manufactured food products. In a joint report from manufacturers, farmers and the hospitality sector, salt in sliced bread is to be further reduced and targeted reductions in...
Almost one in four (23 per cent) German adults admits to often skipping meals to keep their weight down - a massive 17.5 million people. But according to a new survey of European dieting habits, Germans are also the least likely to be trying to lose...
Canada is set to publish its first voluntary standards for labelling food free of genetically modified ingredients. But a number of food processors say that the rules are so badly flawed that they will be of no use to the majority of Canadians worried...
Despite the recent EU ruling against its GM Maize crops, Monsanto has said that it is expecting the continued development of its seeds and traits business will drive its mid-term growth.
A new guide from UK-based research group CCFRA has been published that will help chilled food manufacturers and retailers determine the shelf-life of their products. The guide aims to improve both the safety and quality of chilled products through a...
US-based TIC Gums has launched a pre-hydrated gum arabic which it claims is a low carbohydrate solution for the growing snack and energy bars sector.
Parmalat Hungary has confirmed that the division is to be put up for sale and that it is now undergoing due diligence from prospective buyers.
Having recently announced a large-scale withdrawal from the Hungarian market, Kraft Foods has reaffirmed its commitment to the Romanian market, by confirming a series of future investments in its division there.