M&S wins teacake tax row
UK retailer Marks & Spencer has won a protracted legal battle against the VAT office that had classified its marshmallow teacakes as chocolate biscuits.
Archives for February 9, 2009
No room for functional foods gloom
Last week’s withdrawal of a high-profile functional food in France is disappointing for the company concerned and maybe for the healthy/functional foods industry, but you may be led to think differently if you happen to be a reader of the UK broadsheet,...
Killer beetle threatens Florida’s avocado groves
Florida’s avocado industry could be severely affected if the invasive redbay ambrosia beetle continues its path south, according to a researcher at North Carolina State University who is tracking its progress.
Recession is rebalancing organic supply-demand
The price of organic food ingredients is expected to fall in 2009, as the recession reduces demand for organics back in line with available supply, according to predictions from a specialist organic research firm.
More foodborne illnesses on horizon, says risk expert
Is the US food safety system really 'in the soup'? Dr Sandford Miller, with a long standing career focused on risk analysis and food, talks to FoodProductionDaily.com about the recent peanut paste recall, the potential for future foodborne illnesses and...
EFSA reveals milk protein safety conclusions
A new European review of the safety of proteins used in milk and dairy product formulation has found no link between their consumption and an increased risk to health, which could bring an end to an historic dispute.
Sourcing and sales role for Martin Bauer in Singapore
Martin Bauer has set up a subsidiary in Singapore to give its tea-sourcing activities a boost, and to build the Asian market for its products.
Fragrant olive may offer red pigment for formulators
Seeds of the Osmanthus fragrans plant may offer a novel red colour for food formulators, and tap into the growing demand for natural colours, says new research from China.
Rising opportunity for fruit and veg ‘hide and seek’: Mintel
Boosting children’s fruit and vegetable consumption is emerging as a top trend for food manufacturers launching new products for children, according to a Mintel trend insight review.