Confectionery packaging declines 1% to reach 12.8 billion units in 2015
Confectionery Packaging has declined 1% in the UK to reach 12.8 billion units in 2015, according to Euromonitor.
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Food fraud detection is target of GMA and Battelle software
The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) and Battelle have launched a software tool to analyze economically motivated adulteration (EMA) vulnerabilities in the manufacturing process.
FDA extends comment period on treated produce assessment
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has extended by 60 days the comment period on the risk of foodborne illness associated with eating produce from fields were raw manure is used as a fertilizer.
Industry says it's ready for EU flavour ban
An EU ban on four food flavourings will come into effect next week, but industry says it has already voluntarily phased them out for commercial reasons.
Kids avoid sugary drinks when water and dairy are available: Study
Overweight children decreased their consumption of sugary drinks when additional water or milk was added to their diet, a study has discovered.
CVD prevention strategies should focus on eating more ‘good’ foods, not avoiding ‘bad’ foods
Greater consumption of foods found in the Mediterranean diet may be more important for prevention of heart disease and strokes than avoidance of ‘unhealthy’ processed foods, a new study finds.