Archives for July 9, 2009

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Private label peak has passed, says analyst

By Jess Halliday

Branded food and beverage manufacturers are fighting back against private label, according to a Bernstein researcher, and after a switch caused by price ‘sticker shock’ many consumers go back to their favourite brands.

EFSA publishes report on pesticide residues in food

By Rory Harrington

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has said that a study on pesticide residues in food found 96 per cent of samples complied with legal maximum levels for the chemicals.

Puratos invites UK customers to historic innovation centre

By Jess Halliday

Puratos’ picturesque innovation centre in the UK has become a hub of customer activity following a major refurbishment, able to speed product development to short deadlines and meet very British bakery tastes.

Calorie restriction leads to longer life: Study

By Stephen Daniells

Restricting the amount of calories we consume, while avoiding malnutrition, may extend lives and reduce the risk of chronic disease, suggest results from a monkey study.