Kraft Food pledges commitment to Cadbury Ireland
Senior Kraft Food executives pledged their commitment to Cadbury Ireland this week in discussions with the Irish minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation, Batt O’Keeffe.
Archives for May 18, 2010
Manufacturers "too cautious” with best-before dates
Food manufacturers are being “far too cautious” when it comes to setting best-before dates for many ambient food products, according to a leading academic in the field of sensory shelf-life testing.
Food allergies may be overdiagnosed, claim researchers
Many Americans who think they have food allergies are misdiagnosed, according to a research review published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Cellulose ingredient prices rise due to Chinese fabric demand
An increase in demand for rayon fabric in China has led to higher prices for microcrystalline cellulose, a stabilizer for foods, drinks and personal care products, and an excipient for pharmaceuticals.
ChromaDex slips into profit in first quarter
ChromaDex is optimistic about its stronghold in the food and supplement sector following a strong first quarter, which saw a revenue increase of 34 percent.
Acrylamide levels drop with exceptions, says EFSA survey
A European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) survey of acrylamide in food products indicates that voluntary efforts to reduce levels of the carcinogen are working but only in a limited number of food groups.
Health is key in ready meal growth, report
Ready meals continue to lead the European market for frozen and chilled foods, although the category will likely undergo a wave of reformulation as manufacturers attempt to improve the health profile of their products.
Paper industry issues voluntary guidelines on food contact materials
Leading industry bodies from the paper and board sectors have published voluntary guidelines for their members to help ensure compliance with general EU legislation on food contact materials.
EU dairy industry turns to cheese as market recovers
Dairy processors in the EU are turning to cheese in an effort to put the market turbulence of a year ago behind them, according to a US government report.
Monsanto gets FDA GRAS for trans-fat free soybeans
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a letter of no objection that Monsanto’s ‘nutritionally improved’ soybeans are generally recognized as safe (GRAS), enabling food makers to test the soy oil.