Kerry Group buys Springthyme Oils for undisclosed sum
Kerry Group has acquired Lancashire-based infused oils maker Springthyme Oils, FoodManufacture.co.uk has learned.
Archives for August 12, 2010
Croatia embraces private label foods
Private label foods and beverages are on the up in Croatia, as the economy remains weak and the mass retail market holds scant interest for foreign direct investment programmes, says a new report.
Titanium dioxide could outfox Listeria biofilms
Nanostructured photocatalysts disinfect contaminated surfaces in combination with ultraviolet (UV) light and could be used to enhance food safety within the plant as well as ensuring efficiency and cost gains, claims new research.
Low saturated fat intake associated with higher stroke mortality
Very low intakes of saturated fats may be just as bad for you as very high intakes, and could lead to an increased risk of death from stroke - according to new Japanese research.
EFSA confirms big portion of shellfish is 400g
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has confirmed its earlier opinion that 400g is an appropriate size for a large portion of shellfish, for marine biotoxins not to pose a risk to human health.
Packaged meat COPs no threat to human health: German study
Cholesterol oxidation products (COPs) associated with packaged fresh meat pose no risk to human health, according to an interim report by the Berlin-based, Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR).
China to monitor nutrition-related diseases
China is to monitor the nutritional status of its population, with the Ministry of Health focussing on nutritional deficiencies and excesses, according to the People's Daily Online.