Chicken processor fined after worker fractures backs
A chicken processor in the UK has been ordered to pay £6,500 (€7,600) for flouting health and safety laws after a worker was involved in a serious accident at its plant.
Archives for November 15, 2011
Competition and price hike fears as EC ponders major sugar industry takeover
The European Commission has launched an in-depth investigation over the proposed acquisition of the world’s second largest sugar trader ED&F MAN by Europe’s largest sugar producer Südzucker as it fears it could impact competition in Central Europe and...
Global food safety fund proposed after $1m joint pledge
A global fund dedicated to the improvement of food safety standards and best practices has been proposed after $1m was jointly pledged by food safety, food production and legislative figures.
More fibre, not less sat fat, may be key for metabolic syndrome: Study
A diet high in fibre – but not necessarily one low in saturated fat or cholesterol – is associated with lower risks of heart disease and type-2 diabetes in teenagers, according to new findings.
Unilever likely to sell low-margin food business, claims Fitch Ratings
Unilever is likely to sell its low-margin food business to fund further acquisitions on the personal care side, particularly in the emerging markets, claims Fitch Ratings in a recent commentary note.
'Whisky' war breaks out as SWA accuses Arkay of illegal promotional claim
The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has warned consumers "not to be taken in" by a new product claiming to be the world's first alcohol-free whisky and has signalled its intent to fight against the introduction of an illegal product.
Nano-enabled films prompt European interest - Danaflex-Nano
Demand for nano-enabled packaging film is on the rise in Europe, with the high-barrier packaging film sector showing potential for huge growth, said one of Russia’s largest flexible packaging company.
Unripe bananas may aid resistant starch food formulation
The addition of unripe banana flour to simple food and bakery formulations, such as in cookie preparations, could be a good way to formulate products with high levels of indigestible carbohydrates, according to new research.
Soy proteins for meat and fish boost mouthfeel, says Solbar
Newly developed soy proteins for meat, fish and poultry applications can improve mouth-feel and overall product quality through their low viscosity and strong gelling properties, claims developer Solbar.
Stevia approval will accelerate existing trend towards low calorie drinks, Wild
Just before the adoption of a regulation by European Commission (EC) on November 11 to approve the sale and use of steviol glycosides, Wild's senior vice president of business development, Fabiana Matucci, told BeverageDaily.com how she thought stevia...