Discovery Foils bought out of administration by Moneta Packaging
Discovery Foils has been sold to a Slovakian packaging business, saving 14 jobs after the firm became insolvent last month.
Archives for August 21, 2013
China’s milk formula pilot scheme ignores the real food safety issues
A move by Chinese authorities to begin a pilot scheme that will eventually require all baby formula sold in the country to be distributed by pharmacies or equivalent stores has been criticised for not addressing the real problem of safety.
Breastmilk gut bacteria discovery could boost infant formula development
‘Good’ gut bacteria may arrive in a baby’s digestive system direct from its mother’s gut via breast milk, Swiss researchers have found – a discovery they claim could lead to the development of infant nutrition products that better mimic breast milk.
Fonterra rubbishes Sri Lankan court summons reports
Fonterra has rubbished reports that four Sri Lanka-based executives have been summoned to face contempt of court charges over the company's alleged failure to comply with a ban on the sale and advertising of its milk products in the country.
Doctors win $8m grant to look at BPA effects on babies
A government-funded research team is examining how substances used in food packaging affect the health and development of children.
Health awareness and scares behind rise of non-dairy toppings in India
Fueled by growing health concerns and new-found awareness of lactose intolerance among the consumers, India’s non-dairy toppings segment is growing in strength.