Group cheers canning of Maine BPA bill
The North American Metal Packaging Alliance (NAMPA) is applauding Maine Gov. Paul LaPage’s veto of far-reaching bisphenol-A legislation.
Archives for July 10, 2013
Sweet alternatives: Better sugar understanding is needed for sugar-free chocolate success, say researchers
A better understanding of the complex functions that sugar fulfils in a chocolate product is required by manufacturers before they can reliably develop a high-quality sugar-free chocolate that is acceptable to consumers, say researchers.
RSPO commends members on quick action to quench fires
Five RSPO-certified palm oil producers accused of contributing to Indonesian forest fires have submitted digital images of their plantations in an effort to clear their names – and the RSPO has commended them for fast action.
Cyprus struggles with major Newcastle Disease alert
Cyprus’ veterinary services are struggling with a major outbreak of Newcastle disease, which has ripped through broiler farms across the Greek internationally-recognised portion of the island.
GCC lifts ban on Irish beef and sheepmeat
Ireland’s agriculture minister has welcomed a decision by the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Food Safety Committee to officially lift bans on exports of Irish beef and sheepmeat to the GCC region.
Kerry begins work on €100m technology and innovation centre
Irish food ingredients company Kerry Group has begun work on a €100m Global Technology and Innovation Centre in Ireland, to serve its global and regional EMEA customers.
'Telling people to drink diet sodas could backfire as a public health message'
Artificial sweeteners' weight loss claims may be cause for concern, warns expert
Current public health messages that call for a reduction in the intake of sugary foods and drinks should consider expanding recommendations to include all sweetened products, according to one expert's opinion.
Ecolab turns down heat to boost cleaning
Ecolab has introduced a cleaner formulated for use with reduced temperature water.
Heineken agrees $612m sale of Finnish business Hartwall
Heineken has agreed to sell its Finnish 'multi-beverage' business Hartwall to Danish Royal Unibrew for €470m and the two brewers will extend a licensing agreement allowing the latter to brew the Dutch firm's eponymous flag brand under license.
Thailand ready to send first sustainable palm oil shipment to Europe
The third largest palm oil producer in the world, Thailand has now joined a select group of nations that supply certified sustainable palm oil (SCPO), with a first consignment ready for export to Europe.
Allied Bakeries’ Co-op deal boosts ABF grocery results
Allied Bakeries’ deal to supply bread to Co-op stores has helped the grocery division of its parent company Associated British Foods (ABF) achieve 7% growth in the third quarter of its financial year.