Industy mulls over 'may contain' alternatives
Labelling issues on the cards again for manufacturers as the UK's food safety agency this week launches a consultation on the use of alternative phrases to 'may contain' on food labels.
Archives for December 11, 2003
Defra mistake fuels flour problems
As if the major droughts in Europe, low world wheat stocks and further speculation that China is importing large amounts of raw materials wasn't enough to fuel further debate over rising flour prices, Defra have reported a mistake was made in its June...
Flavoursome fibres
The healthy components of fibres such as oats and rye can also enhance their flavour if the correct processing techniques are used, claims new Finnish research.
All wrapped up
UK-based company Packaging Automation has developed a revolutionary new machine for blue stilton that is claimed to wrap products in packaging capable of containing strong smells. The concept, designed for Glanbia Foods, is the result of months of...