Mars set for UK launch of low calorie caramel bar
Confectionery giant Mars is set to launch a slimmer sister to its trademark Mars bar in the UK later this month, with a new caramel only version containing 20% less calories due to hit the shelves.
Archives for August 22, 2012
Vets’ report points to sheep EID problems
European vets have published a report recognising the challenges that UK and Irish farmers face with implementation of electronic identification (EID) of sheep and goats.
College food habits could set the stage for lifetime preferences: Report
Food habits and preferences developed at college will continue well after graduation, potentially impacting the food industry for decades, says a new report that highlights current college student food trends.
Listeria-killing phage product gets FSANZ approval
Listeria-killing Listex P100 has been approved for use in Australia and New Zealand, making it the first bacteriophage product for food safety to be permitted for use in Australasia.
Experts react to Tesco traffic light move
Nutritionists and dietitians had mixed reactions to Tesco’s UK decision to move to nutrition labelling combining Guideline Daily Amounts (GDAs) with traffic light coding flagging up key nutrients.
Russia imposes stricter controls on US meat firms
Russia has tightened controls over the supply of meat from a number of US companies, including Tyson Foods and Triumph Foods.
Calls to waive Renewable Fuels Standard gain momentum in US
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has opened a 30-day public comment period on requests to waive a portion of the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS).
Chamberlain Farms named as source of Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak
Chamberlain Farms has been named as the source of the outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium from cantaloupes that has killed two and sickened nearly 200 people in 21 states.
Synergy Flavors expands in Brazil with flavor firm acquisition
Synergy Flavors has acquired a local flavor firm to expand its São Paulo-based Synergy Aromas business, the company has said.
No easy swim across the Tasman Sea for food processors
Food manufacturers shifting their operations from Australia to New Zealand across the Tasman Sea have come under the scanner in the region with workers alleging the practice is being used as a threat.
German risk assessor BFR warns of Taiwanese 'bubble tea' choking risk
The German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BFR) has warned that tapioca balls in on trend Taiwanese bubble tea could present a choking risk for children.
Independents call on Hershey to address child labour
US candy brand Hershey’s faces a fresh campaign demanding that it should embrace fair trade principles and reject the use of child labour.
US wastes 40% of its food production, finds NRDC
About 40% of all food produced in the United States goes to waste – an amount worth about $165bn, according to a new report from the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC).
Snacks account for 20% of all US eating occasions, market researcher claims
Snacks now account for one in five eating occasions in the United States, while main meals tend to consist of fewer items, according to a new report from market research organization The NPD Group.
Chr Hansen breakthrough for natural reds
Chr Hansen has unveiled a new solution enabling drinks makers to use natural red colours much more effectively.
Coca-Cola Enterprises adopts on-pack recycling label
Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) says it is adopting the British Retail Consortium's (BRC's) on-pack recycling label to provide consumers with information on what packaging materials local authorities collect for recycling.
Starbucks food waste transformed into bioplastics
Starbucks’ food waste sent to a ‘food biorefinery’ has been turned into bioplastics that can be used in packaging thanks to Hong Kong researchers.
India: 'Would you like some effervescence in your lassi, madam?'
Cola makers in India might have a battle on their hands if a recent breakthrough in making a carbonated version of lassi, a traditional Indian yoghurt-based drink, is commercialised.
Mengniu manager arrested over production date fraud
A Mengniu Dairy Co. sales manager has been arrested in China under suspicion of altering the production dates on thousands of cases of milk products manufactured by the Chinese dairy giant.