Ohly opens yeast extract plant in China
Ohly has officially opened a new yeast extract plant in Harbin, China, giving it an Asian production arm to complement existing plants in the US and Europe.
Archives for September 13, 2010
Significant rise in undeclared EU food ingredient allergen warnings
2009 saw a significant rise in EU allergen warnings relating to undeclared milk ingredients and sulphites, according to the annual report of union food safety reporting body the RASFF.
Three workers killed at DSM plant in Italy
DSM has confirmed that three workers were killed at the weekend after an industrial accident at its food and pharmaceutical ingredient plant in southern Italy.
CDC’s foodborne illness data is out of date, claims AMI Foundation
The American Meat Institute Foundation (AMIF) has called on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to update foodborne illness data that it claims is out of date.
New protein concentrate for beverages from Cyvex Nutrition
Improved powder consistency and reduced bulk density without the need for premixing are the benefits claimed for a new dispersible grade of protein concentrate from California-based Cyvex Nutrition.
CRA petitions FDA for high fructose corn syrup name change
The Corn Refiners Association has petitioned the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) asking it to allow the term ‘corn sugar’ as an alternative label declaration for high fructose corn syrup (HFCS).
Government scientists claim food industry interests block safety measures
A new survey of government scientists and inspectors has suggested that parts of the food industry influence and withhold food safety data to protect their business interests.
Food and drink sector on target for 20 per cent water savings
UK food and drink manufacturers are on target to reduce 20 per cent of their water use by 2020, according to a report released yesterday by the Federation House Commitment (FHC).
Unilever: Things will get worse before they get better
Life will only get tougher for Unilever in the second half of 2010, but things could improve in 2011 as its Genesis innovation programme starts to bear fruit, cost inflation cycles out and rival Procter & Gamble (P&G) starts to run out of steam,...
Flavours taste milder in noisy settings, says Unilever
A side portion of jazz with your lasagne? Food manufacturers often make ‘serving suggestions’ on product packaging or wine pairing ideas, but in the future they may suggest what music to listen to while you eat too, new research suggests.