Ohio judge sides with Cleveland City Council on trans fat ban
An Ohio judge has sided with the city of Cleveland in its attempt to ban the sale of certain products containing trans fats in the city.
Archives for June 13, 2012
Vitiva ups customer involvement capabilities
Plant extract specialist Vitiva has opened an innovation centre in Slovenia to cater to increased consumer demands for joint involvement in application development.
Infant formula marketing tightened as EU Parliament adopts PARNUTS amendments
The European Dietetic Food Industry Association (IDACE) says first-reading amendments to EU dietetic food laws approved in the European Parliament today can provide the basis for a ‘soft landing’ even as the current proposal sees the removal of images...
Palsgaard gets RSPO supply chain certification
Emulsifier specialist Palsgaard has obtained a Mass Balance certification from the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO).
Milk fat may lead to bowel diseases by altering gut bacteria: Study
Saturated milk fats commonly found in Western processed foods could be leading to changes in the gut ecosystem that result in higher risks of inflammatory bowel diseases, warn researchers.
FDA mulls bisphenol A ban for infant formula packaging
The US is to consider banning the use of bisphenol A (BPA) in infant formula packaging after accepting the plea from a prominent campaigning lawmaker on the chemical.
Palsgaard China seals distribution partner
Palsgaard China has teamed up with Asian distribution company DPO International to increase its traction in the Chinese market place.
Still waters can run deep and take on carbonates - Danone Waters UK MD
Consumer tastes are changing, and they are keen to sample alternatives to carbonates and plain waters, such as waters with a higher fruit juice content, Danone Waters' UK & Ireland MD has told BeverageDaily.com.
Canadian beef back to Peru
Peru has re-opened its doors to Canadian beef after lifting a ban which was implemented following Canada’s first BSE outbreak in 2003.
FMC Corporation acquires UK-based natural colors company
Philadelphia-headquartered FMC Corporation has acquired UK-based natural colors producer Phytone Ltd, as part of a strategy to increase its natural colors capabilities, the company said.
Snack Food Association calls on FDA to formalise safety enforcement deadlines
The Snack Food Association and other industry bodies have urged the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to communicate in writing the deadlines for enforcement of new provisions in the Food Safety Modernization Act.
Food companies are ‘concerned about sustainable supply’: ISEAL
Food companies’ demand for sustainably sourced ingredients is increasing rapidly – but supply of certified ingredients is not keeping up, according to ISEAL, the global association for sustainability standards.
Tate & Lyle opens new innovation center and US specialty ingredients HQ
Tate & Lyle opened its 110,000-square-foot innovation and commercial development global headquarters in Chicago on Wednesday, as part of its strategy to focus on specialty food ingredients and move closer to its customers.
Self-diagnosed lactose intolerance driving lactose-free dairy sales - analyst
Sales of lactose-free dairy products have doubled over the last five years, with an increase in self-diagnosed cases of lactose intolerance in the US and Europe driving $900m sales.
Lobby or lose: Food industry must get behind calls to scrap biofuel targets
The European food industry must back calls to remove EU backed biofuel production targets, or face growing volatility as commodity costs soar, warns ActionAid.
Fera and Waters Corp to open training facility in effort to improve import safety
The Food and Environment Research Agency (Fera) and Waters Corporation are to open a new lab-based training facility in the UK in an effort to improve the standard of imported food “at the origin.”
Raw beef liver ban in Japan
Japan has announced that it will ban the sale of raw beef liver in restaurants, following a spate of food poisoning cases last year.
77% of Australians oppose TV junk food adverts
77% of Australian adults oppose junk food advertising on television, a report has found, while 18% oppose junk food advertising altogether.
Stem cell nutrition deal establishes Marinova as undisputed world leader in Fucoidan
A deal to supply Stemtech International - the leading player in stem cell nutrition supplements - with one of its proprietary marine plant extracts will establish Marinova as the undisputed world leader in Fucoidan, claims the Australian biotech firm.