Dutch waffles and cheese biscuits recalled for mineral oil contamination
The Belgian Food Authority (FASFC) has recalled several Dutch waffles and cheese biscuits due to mineral oil contamination.
Archives for March 15, 2017
Snack time? Consumers almost always crave chocolate and high calorie treats
When consumers crave snacks, it’s chocolate and other high calorie ones they go for, according to new research.
New jobs at French packaging plant
Packaging firm Linpac will create jobs and training opportunities after pumping over €7 million into a new production line at its Pontivy factory in France.
Slavery at sea prompts calls for new ethical seafood labelling
Ongoing labour abuses at sea have prompted research into a possible ‘social sustainability’ scheme for seafood in Europe.
VTT creates 100% bio-based stand-up pouch for crisps, potato chips and muesli
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has developed lightweight 100% bio-based stand-up pouches using its patent pending enzymatic fibrillation of cellulose (HefCel) technology.
Dangote Salt highlights food fraud in Nigeria
Dangote Salt, part of the National Salt Company of Nigeria (NASCON) has partnered with the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to clamp down on food fraud in Nigeria.
Family sausage business expands product range
Flocchini Family Provisions, a US-based family sausage company with a rich Italian history, has launched a range of Certified Angus Beef sausages and frankfurters.
The tint, taste and texture of food: What matters to older consumers?
As the population ages, modifications to the flavour, texture and colour of food for the elderly have become a key focus area for food manufacturers eager to cater to the specific needs of this demographic.
Hygiena completes acquisition of DuPont Diagnostics
Hygiena has completed its acquisition of DuPont Diagnostics, the global food safety diagnostics business of DuPont for an undisclosed sum.
Glyphosate should not be classed as a carcinogen: ECHA
In a long awaited opinion, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) said, on the available scientific evidence, there were no grounds to classify the controversial herbicide, glyphosate, as a carcinogen, as a mutagen or as toxic for reproduction.
Katjes International CFO: Sugar confectionery consumption in Europe may have reached its limits
Sugar confectionery consumption in Europe may have peaked, but a spike in Germany’s birthrate signals hope for the future, says Katjes International’s CFO.
Symrise reports major growth in 2016
German flavours and nutrition supplier Symrise reports strong growth in 2016 following expansion and decentralisation of the company.
China’s hunger for Brazilian beef eases drop
Early trade figures for the start of the year indicate Brazil’s top beef markets, Hong Kong and China, eased the burden of falling sales over January and February.
Unilever wants stronger UK protection from foreign takeovers
Anglo-Dutch giant Unilever has called on the UK government to revisit the country's rules on takeovers and acquisitions to protect ‘national champions’ against foreign takeovers.