Record sugar prices squeeze food makers
World sugar prices have jumped to their highest levels since the early 1980s, putting upward pressure on the margins of sugar users.
Archives for August 12, 2009
Listeria risks from high pressure cleaning
Food plant managers have been cautioned that washing down floor drains with high-pressure equipment could make it easier for Listeria monocytogenes to transfer from the outlet back onto the processing line.
EFSA provides guidance on food enzymes safety evaluation
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published a guidance document outlining what information industry needs to provide for the safety of food enzymes to be assessed.
Kraft Foods buyer gets prison sentence in tomato scandal
A former Kraft Foods executive has been sentenced to two years and three months in prison for accepting bribes from Californian tomato product supplier SK Foods, becoming the first to be sentenced in the case.
How consumers approach functional foods: Survey
Whole grains, fiber and protein are top of the list for consumers looking to improve their diets by eating more of a specific type of food, according to a new survey of Americans’ approach to functional foods.
Comfort foods vary by age group, says market research
A trend toward ‘comfort foods’ emerged as the global economic climate worsened – but what these foods are varies by age group, says a new report from Packaged Facts and the Center for Culinary Development.
Confectionery fat destocking hits AAK, but healthy oils are on the up
Specialty fats firm AAK has said it is benefiting from the trend for manufacturers to substitute more expensive fats with cheaper, healthier oils – but it has been hit by destocking of confectionery fats.
Scientists solve mystery of ‘green oats’
The appearance of an undesirable greenish hue on cooking oats and oat products may be related to leavening agents and the water used, say new results from the US.
Court rejects carcinogen tag for food packing chemical
A California judge has blocked a move by state environment officials to add styrene to a list of hazardous chemical, citing its vital role in food packaging as one factor.