Legislative round-up
The UK's food agency highlights how industry could make cost savings in the event of food scares, and provides details about labeling of food allergens
Archives for May 14, 2008
Browning agents offer speedy customization
Advanced Food Systems has debuted a range of browning agents that promises to deliver additional benefits including increased shelf life and reduced processing costs.
Golden Peanut launches organic lines on mainstream demand
Major US peanut and peanut ingredient supplier the Golden Peanut Company has launched two new organic peanut flours and an organic roasted peanut oil, to meet growing demand for both organic and nutritional finished products.
Penford rolls out fibre with resistant potato starch product
As food makers sharpen their product designs to target the growing consumer health appeal, Penford Food Ingredients inks an agreement with fellow US firm MGP Ingredients to manufacture and sell resistant potato starch in the United States.
Italy seeks protection for world's most costly spice
In a move to protect a slice of its spice market, the Italian government has asked the European Commission to rubberstamp saffron from Sardinia with Protected designation of origin (PDO) status.
Developing a sustainable food supply for Scotland
Striking the right balance between environmental, economic and social factors in developing a sustainable food supply was the focus of a symposium held in Edinburgh earlier this week.
Nitrate additives may protect stomachs from ulcers
Nitrites and nitrates, much maligned additives in processed and cured meats, may help protect the stomach from damage, suggests research from Sweden.