News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
Russia today lifted import requirements for fresh fruit and vegetables from the European Union imposed in the wake of the E.coli outbreak in May that killed 46 people and sickened almost 4,000.
The Ukraine has followed US, UK and German authorities by OKing Diamond Foods €1.6bn takeover of the Pringles business from Procter & Gamble that will make it the second biggest snack maker globally after PepsiCo.
A Swiss NGO is calling for input to re-evaluate standards around sourcing that demonstrate ethical trading in natural ingredients.
UK-based food and ingredients company EHL claims to have seen a “sharp increase” in sales of its allergen-free curry powder, which were up 35 per cent over the last year.
A natural label, enhanced gum arabic technology, which claims to provide increased shelf life has gained unopposed substance patent.