Cocoa butter substitute use growing in Russia, says EFKO
Russian fats and oils supplier EFKO Group has reported rapid sales growth in cocoa butter substitutes in its first quarter (Q1) results as the domestic confectionery market picks up.
Archives for June 16, 2013
KELLOGG'S EXPANSION EXCLUSIVE
Kellogg inks Pringles EMEA expansion plan
Kellogg plans to introduce three new production lines to its Belgium Pringles plant within the next two years to cater to soaring demand.
Good grub? Danish researchers win funding to show that insects can be delicious
A new Danish research project aims to promote the widespread adoption of insects in our diets by showing that bugs and grubs are not only good for you, but are also delicious.
Combined traffic light and GDA labelling may improve teens’ food choices: Study
Adolescents may choose healthier foods when they carry traffic-light-style information, rather than guideline daily amounts (GDAs) alone, suggests a new study.
Industry groups refute latest anti-BPA study
Industry associations on both sides of the Atlantic are refuting a study that links food-contact packaging containing bisphenol-A (BPA) with obesity in pre-teen girls.
Cleaner than clean: When natural is not enough
It’s boom time for makers of natural ingredients, from colours to flavours to hydrocolloids…or is it? Despite widespread demand for all things natural, some ‘natural’ ingredients still aren’t acceptable to consumers – so when does ‘clean label’ need to...
Scottish food producers to apply for Euro protected status
The Scottish government is urging the nation’s food producers to step up efforts to win EU protected food name status.