Multilayer PP-based film increases safety and shelf life, say KWH Plast
KWH Plast has unveiled a polypropylene (PP)-based film which they claim boosts product safety and shelf life for meat and ready meals.
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Sunflower can replace soy lecithin claims Sternchemie
Baked goods manufacturers can use sunflower lecithin as an alternative to identity preserved (IP) soy lecithin if they are concerned about the latter being contaminated by genetically modified variants, claims Sternchemie.
Study linking red meat and memory loss criticised
Nutrition experts have hit back at a US study linking saturated fat consumption with a decline in memory capability.
Scotland pledges to limit regulation for food industry
Scotland’s government would limit regulatory burdens on food and drink manufacturers, working in close cooperation with the industry, according to Richard Lochhead, cabinet secretary for rural affairs and the environment.
Sat fats hamper brain function and memory: study
Consumption of saturated fats may be associated with decreases in memory and reductions in brain functioning, and could lead to an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research in women.
Rain hits analyst's forecast for New Britain
Rain dragged down profit forecasts for New Britain Palm Oil (NBPO), damaging crops in Papua New Guinea, according to Phil Carroll, analyst at Shore Capital.
UK signs £50m pork deal with China
The UK Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has agreed a £50m pork export deal with China during a delegation to the country.
Barry Callebaut introduces lactose-free milk chocolate for Europe
Barry Callebaut has launched a lactose-free milk chocolate that it claims has a similar taste to regular milk chocolate.