Regulation sets minimum standards for food safety testing
Food makers have until 1 January to implement procedures for testing their processing plants and products for dangerous bacteria such as listeria and E. coli.
Archives for December 6, 2005
Palatinit sees further growth in sugar-free candy
Palatinit believes that its Isomalt sugar replacer is well-positioned to tap the growing sugar-free functional confectionery market.
Functional and health foods dominate 2006 predictions
Omega-3, superfruits, wholegrains and chocolate - four of the trends in packaged goods tipped by ProductScan Online to take the market by storm in 2006.
Further lycopene safety trials necessary, says EFSA
Further trials are needed before lycopene, obtained from Blakeslea trispora, can be classified as a safe food colour, says EFSA.
HVP market ripe for growth, claims Exter
Netherlands based ingredient firm Exter claims to have discovered an excellent source of vegetable protein, and plans to launch the product in early 2006.
Palsgaard emulsifiers promise low cost mayo production
Palsgaard has developed two emulsifier solutions that it claims could cut the cost of producing quality all-vegetable low-fat mayonnaise.
Rice protein concentrate has advantages for food makers
UK-based AMC Chemicals says a new rice protein concentrate can offer food makers a non-allergenic alternative to soy and whey that is better absorbed by the body than other vegetable-derived proteins.