Battery egg law prompts egg replacer development
Arla Foods Ingredients has developed a new formulation of its whey protein Nutrilac to replace eggs in meatballs, which can help food companies cut down costs.
Archives for January 21, 2011
Fat tax should be part of policy measures on diets: Study
A new study on the public health impact of fat tax and subsidies for healthy options concludes they should be included as a suite of policy measures to encourage healthy eating – even though they may have a negligible effect on disease risk.
EC dithers over nutrient profiles as timetable slips two years
The European Commission is still unable to say when the controversial nutrient profiling model in the EU health claims Regulation will be finalised, two years after food manufacturers were told it would be published.
Oystar merges three US operations to form $250m company
Packaging giant Oystar has merged three of its North American operations to create Oystar North America, a move that will make it one of the largest suppliers of packaging machinery in the US, according to the company.
Legislation formalising RASFF procedure to come into force
A regulation formally laying down the implementation measures for the European Commission’s Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) will come into force at the end of this month.
Omega-3 chia seeds may be carb loaders for athletes: Study
Athletes looking for a carbohydrate load prior to exercise may consider an omega-3 chia drink, suggests new research from the University of Alabama.
Expected higher food prices could cause consumer caution in 2011
Consumers are set to manage their food budgets more carefully in 2011 as they brace for higher food prices this year, according to a new report from the NPD Group.
Food manufacturers back healthy school meals project
Major food manufacturers have backed a project uniting several industries to help provide more affordable healthy school meals, driven by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation.
Cheese industry pledges to do more on sodium reduction
US cheese companies have agreed to step up efforts to reduce the sodium content in cheese and educate consumers about the limits of sodium reduction.
Walmart pledges to promote healthy foods
Walmart has said it intends to reformulate its products to make them healthier and will push its suppliers to do the same, in support of Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! campaign, the retailer said on Thursday.
Latin America spurs strong enzyme sales for Novozymes
Novozymes says a 15% increase in group sales for 2010 follows strong growth in food enzymes, particularly in Latin America.
Ragus: questions remain over efficiency of Tate's Silvertown site
UK sugar manufacturer Ragus says that it could capitalise on developments at Tate & Lyle’s Thameside refinery in London, due to the facility's ageing infrastructure and gradual capacity declines.
Donating surplus is good PR, says FoodCycle
A UK organisation working to fight food poverty in cities is seeking a trustee from the food industry to spread the word that donating excess or waste products to the community can bring positive PR – not brand damage.
Special Edition: Food in the Future
European Food for Life platform: Targeted research for the future
The European Confederation of Food and Drink Industries (CIAA) has warned that the European food and drink industry's competitiveness on the global market is“at risk”, but measures already in place, such as the European Technology Platform (ETP) on Food...