WHO recommends global phasing out of trans fats
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recommended that governments around the world phase out partially hydrogenated oils if trans-fat labelling alone doesn't spur significant reductions.
Archives for September 28, 2006
BASF confirms B2 food grade price increase
BASF has confirmed that it is increasing prices of its vitamin B2 for food products, three days after it announced similar measures for the same vitamin intended for animal feed.
Palsgaard emulsifier 'doubles' bakery shelf life
A new cake emulsifier which lengthens shelf life to a minimum of 24 months has been devised by Danish ingredients manufacturer Palsgaard.
And finally... sweet success for Lyle's Golden Syrup
The famous Lyle's Golden Syrup tin, familiar to millions of UK consumers, has been named by the Guinness World Records as the world's oldest branding.
Agitator adds delicate touch to the mix
By fitting an agitator to its range of volumetric depositors, food processors can now mixdelicate products without having to buy a new machine, says UK-based Turbo Systems.
Puratos to contruct US sourdough facility
Bakery ingredients firm Puratos is to construct a new sourdough plant in the US, designed to address increasing demand for its ready to use fermented sourdough line, which has until now been produced exclusively in Europe.
EU court throws out sodium gluconate cartel appeal
The European Court of First Instance has dismissed an appeal against the EC's decision in October 2001 to fine a global sodium gluconate cartel.