Sustainable, edible nanostructures could have food applications
A new all-natural, edible nanostructure could be used to produce safe and sustainable food technologies, according to new research.
Archives for September 2, 2010
UK unveils new labelling responsibilities
New rules carving up responsibilities for food labelling policy in the England came into force this week, with the Food Standards Agency (FSA) losing much of its power on the issue.
Report ranks food ingredient leaders by revenue
Cargill, Südzucker and Tate & Lyle are ranked as the three leading global food ingredient companies, according to a listing based on annual turnover.
Study raises concerns over aluminium levels in infant formula
A host of infant formula brands are “significantly contaminated” with high levels of aluminium, according to new research from the UK.
Commodities to rise but you’ll cope, analyst tells industry
European food manufacturers will experience commodity inflation in the second half of 2010 but it will be more manageable than it has been in the past, predicts an analyst.
General Mills call for shape trademark hearing rejected
A request from US snack manufacturer General Mills for a further hearing over a product shape trademark ruling has been denied by the Israeli Supreme Court.
Study finds more antioxidants in organic strawberries
Californian organic strawberries could be more nutritious than conventional strawberries, according to a new study published in the online journal PLoS One.
CFIA finds many Canadian labels inaccurate: Report
In tests conducted by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), most candies, snack foods and breads were found to fall short of composition claims such as ‘low in fat’, ‘sugar free’ or ‘100 percent whole wheat’, according to a Postmedia report.
New rules for biotech beets by the end of the year, says USDA
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has said that temporary rules will be worked out for the planting of genetically modified (GM) sugar beets by the end of the year after a federal judge blocked their planting last month.