Views sought on food irradiation regulation
Views and comments on new regulations governing the irradiation of food in England are being sought by the Food Standards Agency (FSA).
Archives for January 29, 2009
Arla propels permeate, lactose development with new business unit
Arla Food Ingredients is sharpening its focus on the potential of permeates and lactose, with the establishment of a dedicated business unit to develop more products.
Exclusive interview: Part 1
Issues facing the UK's bakery industry in 2009
Bread is a good-value, consumer staple and the current economic climate is an opportunity to reinforce its value, says the director of a leading UK bakery body.
FSA calls for more research on certain metals in food
A newly-released study indicates that levels of most metals in UK foods are falling or remain stable; but the FSA says there is a need for more research on aluminium, barium and manganese, which bucked the trend.
Rising phosphate prices open up market for alternative
Jungbunzlauer is repositioning its leavening agent GdL on the back of rocketing phosphate prices, which have made alternative ingredients more competitive.
‘Portion size’ may not be a good way to curb obesity: Study
Nutritional labelling may mean more to consumers than portion sizes, according to a joint study from Norway and the US.