Consumers lack motivation and attention to make healthy choices, finds research
A lack of motivation and attention from consumers prevents nutrition information labels from positively impacting food choices, say researchers.
Archives for November 30, 2011
Dispatches from FIE 2011
Meat extender promises cost savings for industry
French ingredients supplier Roquette has further extended the applications for its Nutralys pea protein by teaming up with extrusion technology experts Sotexpro to develop a textured version that allows for high levels of meat substitution.
Cassava starch coatings can increase strawberry shelf life 33% - study
Brazilian researchers have found that cassava starch-based edible coatings can boost shelf life in fresh strawberries from nine to 12 days.
Industry ‘grossly underestimated’ consumption levels for flavouring agents, EFSA panel
The European flavourings industry grossly underestimated consumer intake levels of products flavoured with some chemically derived flavouring substances, according to an EFSA panel.
Borealis touts thin wall polymer advances
A new high flow polymer for thin wall packaging with improved organoleptic properties will reduce energy consumption during production said its developer.
Nestle ‘sure’ child labour occurs in supply chain as company allows probe
Nestle has become the first food company to allow the Fair Labor Association (FLA) to investigate whether children are working on cocoa farms supplying its factories as the company said that it would almost certainly be the case.
Danish firm’s packaging move triggered by exchange rate insecurities
The plummeting value of the British pound on international markets was a key driver in Faerch Plast A/S shifting a part of its packaging operations to the UK.