FDF allergen guide aims to curb excess ‘may contain’ labelling
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) in the UK has published an allergen guidance paper that aims to curb excessive use of precautionary ‘may contain’ labelling.
Archives for October 27, 2010
GMA and FMI to create front-of-pack nutrition label
The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) and Food Marketing Institute (FMI) have partnered to create a new front-of-pack nutrition labeling system based on calories and nutrients to limit, the GMA has said.
Warning that sugar prices could surge to 30-year high
The leading traders of physical raw sugar claim that the commodity is likely to surge to a 30-year high in the coming months, with all eyes on the pending Indian sugar crop output which is hoped will ease supply pressures.
Beverage makers to benefit from new citrus research
Beverage manufacturers will next year benefit from new research into consumer perception of flavour in citrus drinks, thanks to a project currently underway at Leatherhead Food International.
Corn Products plans National Starch integration as Q3 sales rise
Corn Products International has reported increased sales in Q3 and raised its outlook, although profits were hurt by costs related to the acquisition of National Starch.
Food price inflation remains low this year, to rise in 2011, says USDA
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has reiterated its late-August prediction that food price inflation will be at its lowest since 1992 this year – but higher commodity costs are likely to increase prices in 2011.
FDA warns Mead Johnson over infant formula packaging
Mead Johnson Nutrition failed to supply US authorities with the proper details for some of its infant formula packaging prior to launching them onto the market, said the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Lecithins may reduce acrylamide formation: Study
Amino phospholipids and commercially available lecithins such as egg and soybean may reduce the formation of acrylamide, according to new research.
Weight management segment to grow by 8 per cent: Leatherhead
The international weight management market was worth a whopping US$ 7.3 billion last year, and is expected to grow by up to 8 per cent for the next five years, according to Leatherhead.