IFST issues update on food allergies
With new European rules on food allergens enforced next month, the voice of UK food scientists issues an update of its statement on food allergies.
Archives for October 23, 2005
Heineken abandons TV ads in UK
Heineken has blamed the expense of airtime and a cluttered marketing environment for its £6.5m withdrawal from UK television advertising.
Novozymes, Chr Hansen alliance launches first new cheese enzyme
A next-generation enzyme solution that increases mozzarella yields for dairy firms is the first major launch to emerge from ground-breaking collaboration between top ingredients firms Chr Hansen and Novozymes.
Risk assessment on EU flavours throws up data holes
Europe's watchdog continues to wade through the risk assessment of 1000 flavouring substances, concluding that seven out of eight in the latest batch need more data to determine 'reliable exposure'.
Research commitments from food industry essential to reach salt targets
A lift in consumer demand persuades food makers to cut the salt in their formulations, but ongoing research is essential to keep up the pace of change, says Irish food authority.
Food industry demands quicker pathogen testing
Growing demand from food companies for quicker pathogen testing to free up both time and inventory should benefit microbiology firms, according to a business consultant.