Latin America spurs strong enzyme sales for Novozymes
Novozymes says a 15% increase in group sales for 2010 follows strong growth in food enzymes, particularly in Latin America.
Archives for January 21, 2011
Ragus: questions remain over efficiency of Tate's Silvertown site
UK sugar manufacturer Ragus says that it could capitalise on developments at Tate & Lyle’s Thameside refinery in London, due to the facility's ageing infrastructure and gradual capacity declines.
Donating surplus is good PR, says FoodCycle
A UK organisation working to fight food poverty in cities is seeking a trustee from the food industry to spread the word that donating excess or waste products to the community can bring positive PR – not brand damage.
Special Edition: Food in the Future
European Food for Life platform: Targeted research for the future
The European Confederation of Food and Drink Industries (CIAA) has warned that the European food and drink industry's competitiveness on the global market is“at risk”, but measures already in place, such as the European Technology Platform (ETP) on Food...
Legislation formalising RASFF procedure to come into force
A regulation formally laying down the implementation measures for the European Commission’s Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) will come into force at the end of this month.
Battery egg law prompts egg replacer development
Arla Foods Ingredients has developed a new formulation of its whey protein Nutrilac to replace eggs in meatballs, which can help food companies cut down costs.
Fat tax should be part of policy measures on diets: Study
A new study on the public health impact of fat tax and subsidies for healthy options concludes they should be included as a suite of policy measures to encourage healthy eating – even though they may have a negligible effect on disease risk.
EC dithers over nutrient profiles as timetable slips two years
The European Commission is still unable to say when the controversial nutrient profiling model in the EU health claims Regulation will be finalised, two years after food manufacturers were told it would be published.