Triumph for Denmark in food additive case
The European Court of Justice yesterday authorised Denmark to impose tougher food additive limits, effectively overuling a previous decision declared by the European Commission.
Archives for March 21, 2003
Fighting fear - key strategies for the food industry
Are our spending patterns dictated by fear? A new report from Datamonitor suggests that this is, indeed, the case. In order to feel safer about purchases, consumer concerns over crime, terrorism, food safety and disease determine their spending...
Thumbs up for fortification
Anaemic adults and children cost developing countries billions of dollars in lost productivity, according to a recent study. The authors stress that the payback of iron fortification could be tremendous for a country's economy.
BHJ in cooperation with Danpo and Rose Poultry
The BHJ Group has made and agreement with Danpo and Rose Poultry to expand cooperation regarding utilization of by-products from the Danish poultry slaughterhouses through a joint venture.
Ringing in the changes...
Enzymes, wholegrains and esters are on the agenda as newly formed food safety agency Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) continues to tackle the Food Standards Code with the invitation this week for public comment on a number of possible...
European cheese flavours from UK ingredients firm
UK ingredients company Edlong Flavours announced this week that it has developed a new range of authentic European Cheese flavours designed for ready meals - food service and retail - applications
Super spud!
Baked, creamed, hashed, fried or sauteed - however it comes, the humble potato is up there in the number one glory spot as America's favourite vegetable. But this all time fave is a vulnerable sort, with tuber defects a regular affliction. Researchers...
Marketing investment pays off, especially in hard times
Investing in brands, even in times of recession, is the best way for smaller food companies to ensure their survival once the economic situation improves. But this investment need not be in classic advertising formats, and can take the form of...
Patent on new x-ray system for SureBeam
SureBeam - provider of electron beam and x-ray irradiation technology - has been awarded a US patent that extends its current two-pass patented x-ray system to a four-pass system.