Welsh want more accurate labelling
A third of Welsh consumers question the accuracy of food labels, and more than a quarter find labels difficult to understand, according to a survey by the UK Food Standards Agency.
Archives for May 27, 2002
New markets for Benecol
Benecol, the range of cholesterol-lowering products created by the Finnish group Raisio, will be made available in a number of new markets following key distribution agreements.
ANZFA stops soy sauce imports over cancer scare
Australian food watchdog clamps down on soy sauce products containing cancer-causing chemical in concentrations 200 times greater than the acceptable limit.
Siropac introduces maple syrup in Tetra Pak cartons
Canadian independent maple syrup manufacturer Siropac, has chosen Tetra Pak Canada's 250ml Tetra Brik Aseptic carton for packaging its new maple syrup.
A cider a day...
Apples have long been seen as a healthy food, but that same reputation has rarely been attributed to apple products. Now one such product - cider - has been shown to be packed with antioxidants, in amounts to rival even red wine.
Robertet remains undervalued but undeterred
Robertet, the French flavours and fragrances group, has seen a sharp rise in its share price this year helped by renewed interest in the sector due to a number of high profile transactions. The company's chairman Philippe Maubert said that the company...
Eggs to rival formulas as healthy baby food
Eggs from chickens which have been fed a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids have been found to be an excellent source of DHA for babies - offering a 'natural' alternative to infant formulas.