Christmas Feature
Does Christmas bring you out in bumps?
Not everyone is a fan of Christmas. For some the very thought of it brings them out in a cold sweat - or even an allergic reaction.
Archives for December 22, 2005
Danisco Sugar gets ISO 22000
Danisco's sugar factory in Assens, Denmark, has been certified to the new ISO 22000, one of the first ingredient firms to get the safety approval released in September this year.
Soluble fiber on the rise in the US
Insoluble fiber, from wholegrains, is currently enjoying more attention from consumers and the food industry than soluble fiber, but interest in the soluble variety is rising fast, according to Frost and Sullivan.
Christmas feature
The old Christmas pudding
The Puritans described its rich ingredients as "unfit for God-fearing people". The Quakers referred to it as "the invention of the scarlet whore of Babylon ". Who would have thought that the humble Christmas pudding could evoke such strong feelings?
UK organic market doubled, says new report
Sales of organic food and drink in the UK have doubled in recent years, with strong growth set to continue into the future, as the market remains "wide open for new entrants," according to a new report by Mintel.
Drum motor is self contained for food safety
Netherlands-based Van der Graaf has developed an internally powered drum motor featuring specially designed sprockets for driving food industry modular conveyor belts.
Sainsbury's push for growth
The UK's third largest retailer has revealed ambitious plans to double the amount of new space it opens each year, in a bid to cut Tesco's lead in the battle of the supermarkets.
Europe-wide organic labelling is on the way
The European Commission has adopted a proposal for new regulations for organic production and labelling, which makes the use of the EU logo or wording obligatory for all organic food products sold in EU member states.
Christmas feature
Food: the adult love affair
Ask any child what's most important about Christmas and you're almost sure to hear it's presents, or Santa Claus, or school holidays. But certainly not food.