Solae survey shows consumers prioritise protein for weight management
European consumers see protein in its various forms as a key weight management nutrient, according to a new research survey from soya ingredient specialists Solae.
Archives for December 3, 2010
Dispatches from NutraIngredients Health Claims 2010
Linguistic flexibility needed when using health claims on packs, Unilever
EFSA’s opinions on health claims are couched in scientific language that food and beverage manufacturers would be unlikely to use on product packaging. Unilever’s director of external affairs explains the need for linguistic flexibility.
EU a step closer on COOL and nutrition labelling rules
EU member states have reached an “informal agreement” over a raft of key food labelling measures, such as country of origin and nutritional information, ahead of a key meeting next Tuesday.
Nestlé in the market for Quorn
Premier Foods has announced it is in advanced talks with two potential suitors regarding the sale of its meat-free business, including Quorn.
Ethical label proliferation and competition cause concern
Ethical labels and schemes may become too closely associated with big brands that use them and discourage competitors from adopting them too, participants in a Two Tomorrows roundtable heard.
DSM’s benzoic acid, sodium benzoate business cleared for sale
DSM Special Products and DSM IP Assets look set to be sold to equity investor Sun Capital as the European Commission has given competition approval with no strings attached.