Lack of obvious candidates drying up confectionery mergers, analyst
Convergence in the confectionery market has slowed since the acquisition of UK confectionery group Cadbury by Kraft Foods in February this year, according to a market analyst.
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DEFRA non committal on EC plans to ban nitrates in organic ham
The UK’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has issued a non committal response to European Commission proposals to ban the use of nitrates and nitrites in organic cured meats from the end of this year.
Two global stevia trade associations launched this week
Suppliers and stakeholders in the stevia industry are organising to maintain standards and pursue scientific enquiry into the use of stevia sweeteners. But two trade organisations have been announced this week, with very different membership criteria and...
No significant risk in using recycled hot water in meat decontamination - EFSA
Using hot recycled water as a decontamination technique for meat carcasses is as effective as hot potable water, according to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
Encapsulation may boost propolis use in foods
Encapsulating propolis - the waxy resin collected by honeybees – may allow its application to foods to be extended, allowing formulators to benefit from the health and food preservation properties of the ingredient, suggests a new study.