Natural pigments could be produced from fungus
Biosynthesized pigments from fungi could be used as a reliable source of natural colorants, according to a new review.
Archives for September 12, 2010
Time to embrace balanced kids’ marketing regulation
Kids are not going to stop liking chocolate, pizza, ice cream, or fries. Heck, neither am I. So why is industry so afraid of mandatory restrictions on marketing to children?
EFSA calls for more data before decision on flavourings safety
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has advised that safe usage levels of seven flavouring substances commonly used in or on food in member states should be reassessed, due to reservations about industry data submitted.
Premier Foods fined for “basic” health and safety failures
Premier Foods has been ordered to pay out almost ₤21,000 and slammed by UK safety authorities after an industrial accident in which a 65-kg metal pillar crushed the skull of one of its workers.
Genius gluten-free brand is worth £10m, reveals Finsbury Food Group
The Genius gluten-free fresh bakery brand is now worth more than £10m at retail level, just 15 months after launch, making it one of the most successful launches in the free-from market over the last decade.