Front-of-pack ‘traffic-lights’ ineffective for health choices: Study
Traffic-light labelling on the front of food packages do not change the relative healthiness of consumer purchases, says a new study from Oxford University.
Archives for December 17, 2009
Anti-hunger aromas have real potential in obesity fight
The concept of using aroma to produce anti-hunger feelings during chewing is “promising and appealing”, says a timely review of the science-to-date.
Bakery ingredient supplier recalls linseed products on GM discovery
Sweden-based firm, Lantmännen Cerealia, said that it has withdrawn some crushed linseed products manufactured under the GoGreen brand in Finland and Sweden after a batch of crushed linseed it had sourced from Russia tested positive for GM traces.
Pinning down European food policy debate: Report
Globalised food safety issues, demand for sustainable production, new technologies and Europe-wide food labelling will shape upcoming food policy debate, according to a new report.
EU updates recycled plastic process register for packaging
The European Union has updated its register of applications of processes to produce recycled plastic for use in food contact materials.
Danisco sweetener sales leave a bitter mark on profit forecasts
Danisco plans to write-down the remaining goodwill of DKK 700m in sweeteners, after the division recorded another big drop in quarterly revenues.
New UK site to process 2m birds weekly
A joint venture between Banham Poultry and Vion could create the “most advanced” chicken plant in Europe, reports sister publication Food Manufacture.