Friesland Campina repositions low-fat cheese brand for international market
Dutch dairy company Friesland Campina (FC) has refreshed its packaging for low-fat cheese brand Milner, in an attempt to develop a consistent brand image.
Archives for October 11, 2011
Egg white clarified wine still poses allergy risk, EFSA concludes
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has concluded that wine clarified with egg white can still cause allergic reactions in susceptible individuals and should be labelled accordingly.
Kemira teams up with Lohmann to enhance safety of sliced meats
Two European salt producers have formed an alliance to tackle meat safety through the use of both organic salts and eventually potassium based products.
Brookes Avana: a likely candidate for disposal
Analyst RBS believes Brookes Avana is Premier Foods’ most likely candidate for disposal, following the UK food producer’s announcement at the end of last week that it is now actively looking to sell off parts of its business to allow it to deleverage.
Palsgaard wins corporate social responsibility award
Scandinavian-based emulsifiers and stabilizers specialist, Palsgaard has won a corporate social responsibility award (CSR) from the Danish auditing body FSR.
Synergy expands US flavors empire with Sethness Greenleaf acquisition
Synergy has expanded its US flavors empire with the acquisition of beverage flavors expert Sethness-Greenleaf less than three weeks after snapping up natural extracts specialist Sensus, almost doubling the size of its US business overnight.
Researchers trick immune system to ‘turn off’ food allergy: Mouse study
A new approach could make food allergen appear safe, and prevent life-threatening allergic reactions, according to new research in mice.
'Ignorant' EU Council blocks vital dairy reforms, EMB
An ‘irresponsible and ignorant’ EU Council is ignoring the plight of milk producers by watering-down proposed measures aimed at ensuring their contracts with dairies reflect production costs, according to the European Milk Board (EMB).