Court rejects carcinogen tag for food packing chemical
A California judge has blocked a move by state environment officials to add styrene to a list of hazardous chemical, citing its vital role in food packaging as one factor.
Archives for August 12, 2009
Confectionery fat destocking hits AAK, but healthy oils are on the up
Specialty fats firm AAK has said it is benefiting from the trend for manufacturers to substitute more expensive fats with cheaper, healthier oils – but it has been hit by destocking of confectionery fats.
Scientists solve mystery of ‘green oats’
The appearance of an undesirable greenish hue on cooking oats and oat products may be related to leavening agents and the water used, say new results from the US.
EFSA provides guidance on food enzymes safety evaluation
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published a guidance document outlining what information industry needs to provide for the safety of food enzymes to be assessed.
Record sugar prices squeeze food makers
World sugar prices have jumped to their highest levels since the early 1980s, putting upward pressure on the margins of sugar users.
Listeria risks from high pressure cleaning
Food plant managers have been cautioned that washing down floor drains with high-pressure equipment could make it easier for Listeria monocytogenes to transfer from the outlet back onto the processing line.