EHL Ingredients opens new premises
EHL Ingredients has just moved to new UK premises that it says will expand its storage facilities and improve the efficiency of its blending and repacking processes.
Archives for January 27, 2011
EU sugar supply deficit threatens Irish industry, says trade group
The deficit in the EU sugar supply could put production at risk for confectioners and other food and drink industry users of the commodity if market intervention does not occur, said Irish trade body FDII, who are calling on the EC to keep out-of-quota...
Tasteless odours can ‘trick’ senses in reduced salt foods: Study
A new study has added to previous evidence that certain odours can give consumers a positive taste impression of reduced sodium foods by drawing on consumers’ memory of foods perceived as being salty.
Salty snacks increase asthma risk in children, study
New research suggests that children who consume salty snacks more than three times a week are almost six times more likely to have asthma symptoms.
GNC to favor IPO as Chinese interest cools?
Pittsburgh-based supplement retailer GNC is reported to favor an initial public offering (IPO) after reports claim that interest cooled from Chinese dairy giant Bright Food Group Co to acquire the company.
PepsiCo gains Russian approval for Wimm-Bill-Dann deal
PepsiCo has received all the necessary regulatory approvals from the Russian authorities required to close its acquisition of Wimm-Bill-Dann.
Senate bill aims to reform US sugar policy
US Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) introduced a new bipartisan bill in the Senate this week intended to phase out the sugar support program, claiming sugar prices are artificially high and cost American jobs.
Cost, consistency and modernisation at heart of UK food inspection review - FSA
The UK has confirmed it is to review the way official food safety controls are carried out in a bid to simplify the system, ensure consistency across sectors and centralise responsibility under four national bodies.
Jardox savours £1m factory investment
Savoury ingredient supplier Jardox has completed a £1 million factory upgrade project that has doubled its production capacity.
'Pioneering' system integrates high pressure processing into automated packaging lines
Multivac said a 'pioneering' system that integrates the high pressure treatment of food into a fully automatic packaging line provides the first viable option for the combination of both technologies.
Wild gains Toothfriendly approval for Sunwin Stevia
Wild has obtained “Toothfriendly” certification for its Sunwin Stevia product – the first stevia ingredient to obtain the endorsement.
WHO highlights governments’ role in curbing unhealthy advertising
Governments should play a more active role in curbing the marketing of foods and non-alcoholic beverages high in saturated fat, trans-fatty acids, free sugars, or salt to children, warns the World Health Organisation (WHO).
USDA predicts rising food prices in 2011
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has said it expects the Consumer Price Index to rise by 2 to 3 percent in 2011, ending a period of near-stagnant food price inflation over the past two years.