Sainsbury’s suppliers given lesson in allergen management
UK retailer Sainsbury’s is putting the emphasis on allergens in the production of own-brand foods supplied to its stores, as part of its academy training.
Archives for July 5, 2011
Coca-Cola Enterprises opens education centre
Simon Baldry, md for Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) in Britain committed his company to a policy of helping to develop “healthy, sustainable local communities” around its UK factories, as he officially opened the company’s fourth education centre at Sidcup...
There's more to taste than flavour
Can you make it taste better?" is a question I've been asked time and time again, usually by people who don't actually know what they want and who don't understand the word 'taste' at all – let alone the journey you need to take to make your food taste...
Salt lobby opposes EU's “absurd labelling” measures
European salt trade body EUSalt admits the “battle is lost” to prevent mandatory EU-wide salt labelling on food products after Guideline Dietary Allowance (GDA) measures were approved as expected in a European Parliament vote this afternoon.
EU bans "deadly" Egyptian seeds after E.coli report
The EU has banned the import of seeds from Egypt, including fenugreek seeds, after they were identified as the probable cause of recent E.coli 104 H4 outbreaks which killed 48 people in Germany, sickened about 4000 and affected 15 people in France.
Synergy to launch cheaper alternative to coconut milk
The rising price of coconut milk prompted savoury ingredients supplier Synergy to work with ready meal manufacturers to develop a cheaper alternative. As a result, the firm is set to launch a new product this month: a coconut milk flavoured powder called...
Salt reductions may not reduce heart disease risk: Cochrane review
Moderate reductions in salt intake do not reduce the likelihood of dying or experiencing cardiovascular disease, according to a new Cochrane review.
Natural colours drive Chr Hansen Q3 results; probiotic uncertainty continues
The newly renamed Natural Colors Division was the star performer in Danish ingredients supplier Chr Hansen’s Q3 results, showing 34% organic sales growth for the quarter, compared to 5% for Cultures and Enzymes, and 9% for Health and Nutrition.
New innovation centre to speed up Irish dairy development
A new dairy innovation centre has been founded in Ireland to accelerate product development work ahead of the abolishment of quotas in 2015.
Global dairy prices slide in latest Fonterra auction
International dairy prices have taken another tumble at the latest Fonterra auction, dropping to their lowest level so far this year.
Savena’s “growth potential” seals private equity firm acquisition
The French food ingredient manufacturer Savena has been snapped up by European private equity company, IK Investment Partners (IK), with plans to double its size within five years.