Historic banana deal on the cards
A bitter dispute between Latin American banana-producing countries and the EU looks set to come to a historic end today, as a new deal on reduced tariffs is on the table.
Archives for December 4, 2009
Cranberry rivals go head to head over patent case
Ocean Spray claims that a federal judge has ruled to allow an independent inspector to check whether rival cranberry company Decas has infringed its patents for producing sweetened dried cranberries (SDC).
Tyson clashes with FDA over 'serious violations'
Tyson Foods has challenged an FDA-assessment that one of its Texas food processing plants had committed “serious violations” of the seafood Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) regulation.
EFFA to focus on flavours
The European Flavour and Fragrance Association is to become the European Flavour Association, following a decision to split its branches in light of new regulatory challenges.
Special edition: Cranberries
Supply: Cranberries, from bog to cereal bar
In the second part of our special on cranberries, NutraIngredients looks at the supply for the berry, and asks ‘what issues are bogging down cranberry supply?’
Mint microemulsions may extend flavouring in foods
Microemulsions containing mint oil may protect the flavour compounds from degradation and extend the use of mint oil in foods, suggests a joint Sino-American study.
Coldpack brings low weight food insulator to UK
Coldpack has brought its Airliner insulation product to the UK to help protect perishable foods in transit, without the weight and bulk of alternatives.
RQA develops DIY food recall plan
Food safety and product recall experts at RQA Europe have developed an online toolkit to help manufacturers plan for food product recalls.
Food banks and protein appeal boost peanut sales
Peanut sales have soared in the US, up 18.6 percent in August over the same period last year, due to the weakened economy, increased food bank use, a marketing push, and peanut butter’s all-American appeal.