FSA investigates claims of ‘cloned’ milk in UK
The UK’s Food Standards Agency (FSA) has said it is investigating claims that milk from a cloned cow has entered the nation’s dairy supply.
Archives for August 1, 2010
Wild ingredients companies united under global structure
A new Swiss company has been formed called Wild Flavors GmbH, bringing together the global food ingredients companies that bear the Wild name under a new structure.
Energy drink makers must do more to protect children
Energy drinks makers risk a regulatory clamp down if they fail to take action on marketing campaigns that irresponsibly target young consumers.
Commission sets up competitiveness forum for food sector
The European Commission has upgraded the High Level Group on Competitiveness in the Agri-Food Industry to a High Level Forum which will pursue and report on progress towards the group’s 30 recommendations.
Nestle acquisition focuses on food for metabolic disorders
Nestle has boosted its clinical nutrition activities, this morning announcing its acquisition of a UK-based manufacturer of tailor-made food products for people with inherited metabolic disorders.
Nano fibres edge closer as novel carriers
Sensitive ingredients like flavours and antioxidants may be nano-encapsulated in specially spun fibres, offering formulators a fresh approach to adding value to products, suggests new research.