All news articles for October 2010

FLO raises Fairtrade cocoa premium

FLO raises Fairtrade cocoa premium

By Jane Byrne

A hike in US$50 in the Fairtrade premium per metric tonne (MT) of cocoa should encourage investment in sustainable cocoa initiatives and better farming practices, claims the group behind the standard, which expects ongoing growth in Fairtrade products.

Solae targets bakery sector with new soy blend

Solae launches soy fibre for bakery

Solae Europe has debuted an insoluble fibre, soluble fibre and soy protein blend it says can support, “digestive health, heart health, and a lower glycaemic index for foods.”

Tackling regulatory issues and talking flavours with consumer groups

Dispatches from European Flavour Association conference

Tackling regulatory issues and talking flavours with consumer groups

By Jess Halliday in Brussels

At the start of 2010 EFFA adopted a new structure following its split from the fragrance industry association. Sven Ballschmiede, EFFA board member, explains EFFA new focus and matters that are topping its agenda today.

Commission mulls adopting flavourings list - but some data still unavailable

Dispatches from European Flavour Association conference

Commission mulls adopting flavourings list - but some data still unavailable

By Jess Halliday in Brussels

Flavour companies must provide data to EFSA to allow it to complete the safety reassessments for some 400 outstanding flavour substances already used in the EU by 2014, DG Sanco has stressed; meanwhile, solutions are sought as to how the list of approved...

ASA finds against omega-3 claims for HiPP follow-on formula

Omega-3 baby brain food ads pulled in UK

By Shane Starling

Magazine adverts for follow-on formula containing prebiotics and omega-3s have been rapped in the UK for making brain health claims unauthorised by the European Union nutrition and health claims regulation (NHCR).

Bisphenol A on the brink?

Bisphenol A on the brink?

By Rory Harrington

To BPA or not to BPA? While the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) backed the continued use of bisphenol A last week, the real question is whether the verdict was a full-blown reprieve for the controversial chemical or merely a stay of execution.

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