France tightens food and drink advert rules
All adverts for food and drink in France must now carry healthy eating messages or companies will face fines, under rules launched by the government (Thursday) to tackle obesity.
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FDA publishes standardized ingredient definitions
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published a list of consistent definitions for food ingredients, providing a concise point of reference for food and beverage manufacturers.
No flies on 'natural' pest control device
A new fly trap using a 'natural' attractant could replace chemical pest-controls in food processing plants, developers claim.
Vanillin studied as shelf-life extender
Vanillin mixed with a commercial available post-cut dip solution could help prevent fresh cut produce from becoming contaminated with pathogens, according to new research.