Kettle Foods invests £6m in expansion at Norwich plant
Kettle Foods' new owner Diamond Foods is pumping £6m into the gourmet crisp maker's Norwich factory in a bid to meet growing demand.
Archives for February 8, 2011
Not enough science for green omni-label for food, Defra
There is not enough robust science to support the development of an omni-label to accurately inform consumers of the environmental impacts of food products, according to a new UK report.
Intelligent ink monitors cold chain temperatures for chilled and frozen foods
A new labelling system for chilled and frozen products uses intelligent temperature-sensitive ink to monitor how effectively the cold chain has been preserved throughout the supply chain, said BASF.
Poor childhood diet linked to low IQ, suggests study
A diet high in fats, sugars, and processed foods in early childhood may result in lower IQ scores, while a diet rich in healthy foods packed with vitamins and nutrients may work in reverse, suggests new research.
Groundbreaking DNA-based food testing firm bags investment cash
The UK company behind a “unique” DNA-based method to test for foodborne pathogens, has outlined its expansion plans in the wake of a ₤400,000 (€473,000) cash boost from a business consortium spear-headed by Innocent drinks chief Richard Reed.
EFSA statement on sweetener studies due this month
EFSA has said it will issue a scientific statement by the end of February on two recent studies that drew into question the safety of artificial sweeteners, but has indicated that while further analysis or research may be merited, the findings are not...
Acidic ingredient yields rice flour bread with better texture, study
Adding monosodium phosphate to dough increases the volume of gluten-free bread based on rice flour and hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (HPMC) and improves its texture, claims new research.
Fiscal measures can be part of the health ‘nudge’, says Innocent
The UK government should start putting the ground work in place to use taxes and subsidies to encourage consumption of healthier foods in the future, says Innocent’s company nutritionist – once the financial situation is more secure.
Latin American flavours spur Givaudan growth
Givaudan has reported 2011 sales of CHF 4.2bn, up 8.9% on 2010, with the firm’s Latin American flavours division leading the way with strong sales in beverage, confectionery and savoury.
Retailers help to fuel gluten-free food boom, Euromonitor
Retailers have helped to fuel the “gluten-free food boom” for bakery and other products, in moving the category from a medical niche into the mainstream health and wellness food empire claims Euromonitor International.