New grape press cuts the cost of controlling oxygen
French company Vaslin Bucher has unveiled a cost effective method of controlling oxidation of grape must during pressing.
Archives for January 3, 2005
Tight rules on food contact materials enforced
Food packaging firms enter 2005 facing tough new rules on materials used that entered into force in December 2004. Repealing the former framework Directive 89.109/EEC, the new regulation ((EC) No 1935/2004) lays down stricter demands on the purity of...
Campina exits from Polish dairy processing
Dutch dairy firm Campina will pull out of dairy processing and distribution in Poland to focus on the emerging Polish market for branded, consumer products, reports Chris Mercer.
Erythritol bulk sweetener to see growth in Canada on approval
Opportunities for suppliers and users of low-calorie bulk sweetener erythritol open up as Canada clears approval for inclusion of this natural sweetener in a range of food formulations from cream fillings to chewing gum.
Fundamental CAP reform now in force
Ten member states usher in fundamental reform of Europe's Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) as the new rules entered into force on 1 January this year.