Archives for July 19, 2010

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Wild expands colour range for new EU rules

By Lorraine Heller

Ingredients firm Wild has expanded its natural food colourings range to help food manufacturers avoid certain artificial colours that now require warning labels.

Snack sizes set to go standard across EU bloc

By Jane Byrne

European snack producers are set to move towards a single portion size of 30 g for snacks such as crisps and pretzels in all 27 EU member states to ensure dietary recommendations on calorie intake is met, claims the European Snack Association.

Dispatches from IFT

Germany spies investment opportunities at IFT

By Jess Halliday in Chicago

The German food industry is targeting new trade and investment from food firms in the US at the IFT trade show in Chicago this year, as Germany can provide access to continental Europe and top R&D capabilities.

Dispatches from IFT

Plant and Food Research tests drives new strategy

By Jess Halliday

New Zealand's Plant and Food Research is discussing its new strategy with IFT attendees, where it is seeking interest in cultivars it has developed that will not be used as fresh fruits but which could yield interesting new healthy ingredients.

FSA stripped of nutrition and labelling responsibilities

By Guy Montague-Jones

The UK government has ended speculation about the future of the Food Standards Agency (FSA), announcing that the body will retain its food safety remit but be stripped, in England, of responsibility for nutrition policy and country of origin (COOL)...

UK Food Standards Agency carved up but keeps safety role

By Rory Harrington

The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) will retain its food safety role but has been stripped of its nutritional and labelling responsibilities in England, as the Government confirmed its expected shake up of the body today.