Further E.coli fallout sees EC extend Egyptian seed ban
The European Commission (EC) has endorsed the extension of a ban on selected Egyptian seeds and beans until next March as the fallout continues from this spring’s deadly E.coli crisis.
Archives for October 18, 2011
Why water is the new carbon
Mounting pressure on dwindling water resources means that food manufacturers must cut consumption sooner rather than later, according to the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM).
EFSA clears food contact monomer
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has approved a new monomer for use in food contact materials.
Mineral sweet formulations can give confectioners marketing boost - SternVitamin
Boiled sweets containing minerals can help confectioners generate more profits with novel products, according to micronutrient firm SternVitamin.
EU hails ground-breaking nano definition
The European Commission said its newly unveiled common nanomaterial definition will provide a basis for clear regulation that will boost industry’s ability to develop products while safeguarding consumers.
Emulsions structure may affect sensory qualities of foods: Study
Changes in type or fat content of emulsion can have a significant impact on the structural properties and sensory properties of foods, according to researchers from Unilever R&D and the Spanish Council for Scientific Research (CSIC).
EU project looks to enhance on-pack food labelling using smart phones
Consumer driven information on food labelling is the aim of a new Brussels-based project that is combining smart-phone technology with impartial data explaining the functionality of various ingredients, traceability, quality of raw materials and...