Domino expects food safety legislation to open up new opportunities
Domino is pinning future growth hopes on coding equipment that helps companies keep up with new food safety legislation.
Archives for June 22, 2011
Ajinomoto to spice up European food operations
Japanese ingredients giant Ajinomoto says it plans to revamp its food operations in Europe in order to integrate business interests and grow sales.
Simplicity trend 'is the future': Marketing expert
The convergence of food and supplements combined with other factors such as convenience is driving the move towards simplicity, a trend that is not only here to stay, but also represents 'the future', says Jeff Hilton from the Integrated Marketing Group...
National Starch develops ingredient for no-strain Greek yogurt
Corn Products’ National Starch introduced a new tapioca starch ingredient at the IFT expo in New Orleans last week for making thick, creamy, Greek-style yogurt without the need for straining.
USDA increases sugar quota (again) on supply pressure
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has again increased the 2011 sugar tariff rate quota to relieve supply pressure – a move the Sweetener Users Association has welcomed, while urging further adjustment.
Cocoa shortage by 2020 unless industry acts now, warns Mars
Confectionery giant Mars predicts a major cocoa shortage by 2020 and reveals harmonization of global cocoa certification programmes to ensure meaningful income hikes for farmers is one of its sustainable cocoa project goals.
Details of labelling rules released as EU gives “green light”
A final deal on EU food labelling legislation is heading towards the finish line with the provisional agreement approved by council yesterday.
EUFIC publish global update on nutrition labelling
More research is needed to appreciate how consumers can be helped to understand and use nutrition labels, according to a new report on nutrition labelling from the European Food Information Council (EUFIC).
Campaigners hit Ferrero with 'misleading advertising' award
Consumer advocates Foodwatch say a chocolate product from Ferrero has the ‘most misleading advertising’ by any food manufacturer this year; the chocolate maker has rejected the claim.
AAK: If you make palm oil claims you must play by RSPO rules
Food manufacturers are using certified sustainable palm oil in their products – and making claims about it – when they are not members of the Round Table on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) and have not have their facilities RSPO audited and certified, one...