Mars set for UK launch of low calorie caramel bar
Confectionery giant Mars is set to launch a slimmer sister to its trademark Mars bar in the UK later this month, with a new caramel only version containing 20% less calories due to hit the shelves.
Archives for August 22, 2012
Vets’ report points to sheep EID problems
European vets have published a report recognising the challenges that UK and Irish farmers face with implementation of electronic identification (EID) of sheep and goats.
Russia imposes stricter controls on US meat firms
Russia has tightened controls over the supply of meat from a number of US companies, including Tyson Foods and Triumph Foods.
Experts react to Tesco traffic light move
Nutritionists and dietitians had mixed reactions to Tesco’s UK decision to move to nutrition labelling combining Guideline Daily Amounts (GDAs) with traffic light coding flagging up key nutrients.
Coca-Cola Enterprises adopts on-pack recycling label
Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) says it is adopting the British Retail Consortium's (BRC's) on-pack recycling label to provide consumers with information on what packaging materials local authorities collect for recycling.
Chr Hansen breakthrough for natural reds
Chr Hansen has unveiled a new solution enabling drinks makers to use natural red colours much more effectively.
Independents call on Hershey to address child labour
US candy brand Hershey’s faces a fresh campaign demanding that it should embrace fair trade principles and reject the use of child labour.
Starbucks food waste transformed into bioplastics
Starbucks’ food waste sent to a ‘food biorefinery’ has been turned into bioplastics that can be used in packaging thanks to Hong Kong researchers.