FoodNavigator predicts top five industry drivers in 2013
As the New Year dawns, FoodNavigator predicts the top five factors likely to be the biggest drivers of the European food industry in the year ahead.
Archives for January 2, 2013
CP Kelco to increase CMC production in Finland
Hydrocolloids specialist CP Kelco has said it intends to increase production of CMC (carboxymethyl cellulose) at its plant in Äänekoski, Finland in line with growing market demand.
Brussels clears creation of new slaughterhouse waste venture in Germany
The European Commission has cleared the creation of an international slaughterhouse waste disposal joint venture between Germany’s Tönnies and US-based international group OSI.
British body warns industry on illegal EU pork
British farmers have warned that up to 40% of pork from the European Union is being produced on farms that are not meeting minimum legal welfare standards.
Scientist salutes study showing lower satiety for fructose vs glucose drinks
Beverages high in fructose produce smaller increases in satiety hormones and associated feelings of satiety compared to drinks sweetened with the same amount of glucose, according to a new US study.
Food science and technology webinar separates fact from fiction
Separating food science from food fiction is the aim of a free live webinar to be staged on Thursday, January 24, 2013. FoodManufacture.co.uk has teamed up with the Institute of Food Science & Technology (IFST) to help move the debate about challenging...
Almendra promises to shake up stevia market with purity levels ‘unmatched in the marketplace’
A new player in the stevia supply market promising purity levels “unmatched in the market place” says it will be in a position to start supplying commercial quantities of extracts by Q1, 2013 from a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Thailand.
MRSA "superbug" found in British cattle
Food and farming charity The Soil Association has called on the British government to investigate the bacteria MRSA in UK farm animals, as well as the claimed overuse of antibiotics in farming.
Deo Perfume Candy enters Europe
Body fragrance candy has hit stores shelves in Europe after DG Imports reached an exclusive sales and distribution deal with Deo Perfume Candy over the Christmas period.