Fines highlight uncertainty in EU sugar markets
Sugar processors in the EU are facing further uncertainty over their futures following the announcement of EU fines for failing to reduce stockpiling in the declining sector.
Archives for November 16, 2006
DSM PeptoPro stars in a Rad new drink
DSM Food Specialties' protein ingredient PeptoPro is featuring in a new sports drink being launched in the United States, a formulation for sports beverages that was applauded earlier this year by the Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) on sports...
Secrecy surrounds source of Hershey's salmonella outbreak
Four days after announcing the recall of twenty-five chocolate products due to salmonella contamination, Hershey's and the Canadian food inspection agency (CFIA) still refuse to reveal the exact source and cause of the contamination.
Science lesson could boost bakery output
UK R&D group, the Camden & Chorleywood Food Research Association (CCFRA) is offering a food science course to bakery manufacturers in order to boost their optimisation of raw materials and increase productivity.
EU proposes fees for food safety authorisations
A proposal to charge companies fees for assessments by the European Food Safety Agency (EFSA) would impose too heavy of a financial burden on companies, says an industry consultant.
Pressure processing improves milk, say researchers
A high pressure processing technique retains a fresh taste while at thesame time killing bacteria andextending shelf life in products such as milk, say US researchers.
Roquette promotes sugar-free chocolate at HIE
Roquette's promotion of sugar free luxury chocolate underlines the growing shift in what consumers want from indulgence food products.
Packagers team up on turnkey wafer system
A new turnkey packaging system designed as a complete system for wafer products has been developed by European firms SPS and CAMA who joined forces to meet demand in the market.