Italian company bags EFSA approval for liquid absorber active packaging technology
Sirap Group has received EU approval for an active packaging system designed to absorb liquids on plastic trays for a raft of fresh foods.
Archives for June 21, 2012
Commission warns non-compliant member states on eggs
The European Commission (EC) has warned 10 EU Member States that have failed to comply with the Regulation banning battery-caged hens that they could be facing legal action.
French agency backs artificial sweeteners for pregnant women
Any link between preterm delivery and consumption of artificial sweeteners has ‘not been proven’, finds a new report from the French Agency for Food Security.
Mars opens €80m chocolate factory in Russia
Mars has opened a €80m (RUB 3.3bn) chocolate factory in Russia’s Ulyanovsk region as it looks to capture a greater share of the highest value BRIC chocolate market.
Russian pig population under ASF threat
Experts in Russia have predicted that the continued spread of African Swine Fever (ASF) in the Central-Federal District of Russia could lead to catastrophic consequences for the country’s pork industry.
Dispatches from Israel
Galam Group produces all-natural stevia extract
Galam Group has unveiled Stevia Pure, an all-natural stevia-based sweetener extracted using only water via membrane technology and physical processes.
Irish food body launches sustainability campaign
Bord Bia has launched ‘Origin Green’, a campaign which the Irish food industry trade group believes will help Ireland become a world leader in sustainably produced food and drink.
JV for antimicrobial packaging coatings that could extend shelf life by ‘months’
Oplon has partnered with Reynolds Group to create antimicrobial coatings for their packaging which could extend shelf life of products by months and will be commercially available within the next two years.
EU and Brazil sign sustainable agriculture agreement at Rio+20
Brazil and the European Union have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a dialogue on agriculture following a conference on sustainable and inclusive agriculture held alongside the Rio+20 Summit of the United Nations Conference on...
IFF Indian site to develop regional flavour profiles for burgeoning demands
US flavour firm International Flavors & Fragrances has opened another flavour facility in Delhi, India that it says will increase its ability to work on regional taste profiles amid surging demands.
Consumers gagging for superfood breakfast cereals – Datamonitor
Cereal and snack bar products containing superfoods such as chia, quinoa and spelt are expected to perform well in the global market, according to analysts at Datamonitor.
What tops the food industry CSR agenda?
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) reporting is increasing rapidly in the United States, and as more companies get on board, the most important food industry-specific issues are becoming better defined, according to a Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)...
Monounsaturated dressings are best for salad nutrient absorption, says study
The type of fat used in dressings has a major impact on how well nutrients are absorbed from salads, according to new research.
Biothera’s Wellmune used in bread of Canadian retailer
Canadian food store chain Metro has introduced a new bread range containing immune health ingredient Wellmune WGP.
Neptune secures US $25m in new orders for 2013 as Asian krill oil demand takes off
Neptune Technologies & Bioressources has secured “new and firm orders amounting to US$25M for calendar year 2013” for its krill oil, driven by strong demand from Asia.
Cereal makers have made progress on nutrition – but spend more on advertising to children
Cereal makers have made progress in improving the nutritional content of cereals marketed to children – but they have also increased child-directed advertising of some of their least nutritious products, according to a new report from the Yale Rudd...