Coupon craze hits new high in UK
Money-off coupons and vouchers are more popular than ever among cash-strapped UK consumers, according to coupon experts Valassis.
Archives for September 10, 2013
Infant food flop: Study finds nutritional faults in popular brands
The majority of infant weaning foods available in the UK do not provide the nutrient density and diversity of taste and texture needed in this formative stage and may encourage bad sweet tooth habits in the future, research has claimed.
Children's Food Campaign revives Olympics 'junk food' sponsorship complaint
The Children’s Food Campaign has revitalised its challenge against the presence of junk food brands at the Olympic games, criticising the "unrivalled platform" given to companies like Coca-Cola and McDonald’s.
Cargill invests $15m in French alginates plant
Cargill has said it will pump US$15m (€11.3m) into its French alginates production plant, expanding capacity, upgrading employee safety and improving waste water treatment.
An alternative to crushed bugs? Chr. Hansen explores producing carmine via controlled fermentation process
Natural colors expert Chr. Hansen has been exploring whether it is commercially viable to produce carmine - a natural red food color currently made from crushed cochineal insects - via a controlled fermentation process.
Food recalls cost billions each year
Food product recalls can be extremely costly—in more ways than one.