Consumers blinded by product claims
Food manufacturers are confusing consumers by overdoing the number of claims they make on products and need to go back to a simpler style of labeling, according to a new report.
Archives for November 3, 2008
EU recognises erythritol as zero calorie sweetener
Opportunities for low-calorie formulations open up for food makers as Europe officially recognises erythritol as a zero calorie sweetener.
CSM announces 200 jobs cuts by the end of the year
Dutch bakery supplies business CSM has announced that it will cut 200 jobs from its workforce across Germany, France and the US in the next two months in response to plummeting sales and falling consumer confidence.
Food allergies in adults are over-reported, says study
Half of the reported food allergies amongst adults are not food allergies at all, says a new study from Germany.
A menu for American food policy
At the time of writing, the US is poised to go to the polls. The next two days are going to be hugely exciting. And when it’s all over, after the victor gets some well-earned rest… he’ll rub his sleepy eyes and ask: ‘What’s for breakfast?'.
Innovation critical to compete with private labels
Innovation and increasing speed to market are crucial if food manufacturers want to compete with private label products, according to a new report.
Dietary guidelines needed for water
The American Beverage Association is calling on the new 2010 dietary recommendations which are currently being revised to include a guideline on proper hydration.
Competition watchdog extends probe of Danisco-Nordzucker deal
The Danisco deal to spin-off of its sugar arm to Germany's Nordzucker faces delays after German competition authorities take their review into a second phase, opting to investigate the €750m takeover further.
Hobs may reduce Clostridium perfringens in chickens, claims US study
Researchers from the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) in collaboration with a scientist from Farleigh Dickinson University, claim that the hob plant (Humulus lupulus) contains bitters acids which are powerful antimicrobials and can be used to control...