Commission offers €20m for new round of dairy promotion projects
The Commission has today approved plans to launch a special round of promotion programmes with €20m in EU funding for the struggling dairy sector.
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New blend makes antioxidant rich chocolate easier to create, says Wild
Wild has launched a blend of plant extracts to help chocolate manufacturers create antioxidant rich products without needing to buy special quality cocoa beans.
Manufacturers urged to detail potassium and phosphates on labels
Researchers have urged food manufacturers to label additives in enhanced meat products if they include potassium or phosphates due to their potential risk to dialysis patients.
House passes landmark food safety bill
The US House of Representatives passed a food safety bill on Thursday that promises far-reaching reform of how food is processed and grown, intended to boost food safety and consumer confidence.
Saputo completes acquisition of F&A Dairy of California
Saputo, the largest dairy processor in Canada, has completed its $44.5 m acquisition of F&A Dairy of California, which manufactures mozzarella, provolone and whey products.
Lecithin additive may find health niche
A component of the common food additive lecithin my help the liver process fat and glucose, opening up lecithin to a potential role in the growing health ingredients category.
Allergy specialists suggest warning symbol for foods, non-foods
Use of a common symbol to indicate the presence of individual allergens in food and personal care products could help allergy sufferers identify products to avoid – especially in multi-lingual communities, say specialists from Imperial College.
Imported ready meals a worry for many Irish
Over 50 per cent of Irish consumers are concerned about the safety of food imported from outside the EU – and 43 per cent about food from other EU member states – a new survey has indicated.