Health experts back hybrid nutrition labels
Food manufacturers that are serious about improving public health should sign up to the hybrid nutrition labelling scheme proposed by the government and backed by retailers, say public health experts.
Archives for December 10, 2012
Groupe Caravelle to acquire equity stake in Naturex
French industrial business Groupe Caravelle has said it intends to acquire an equity stake in Naturex, following Spanish group Natraceutical’s sale of its 15.35% stake in the company earlier this month.
Vaccinations slash UK Salmonella instances
Chicken vaccination programmes have helped dramatically slash instances of non-typhoidal Salmonella in the UK, according to a recent study.
EC should help retailers sell non-perishable goods after 'best before' date
The European Commission (EC) should help retailers to sell non-perishable goods after the 'best before' date to reduce food waste.
USDA to require holding of meat products until completion of testing
Food producers are soon to be required to hold shipments of non-intact raw beef and all ready-to-eat products containing meat and poultry until they pass foodborne safety tests, according to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).
New French system rates products’ health and eco-credentials
French organisation Institut Noteo has developed a free-access system that allows shoppers to check and compare products’ health and eco-credentials online.
French Gruyere cheese granted EC protected geographical status
French Gruyere cheese has been granted protected geographical indication (PGI) status by the European Commission (EC), after Swiss and French officials met to discuss measures to avoid misleading consumers.
Rousselot develops new gelatine for dressings and sauces
Rousselot’s European applications laboratory has developed a new gelatine for egg replacement and for use in dressings and sauces, the company has said.
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'More than magical': Dow Wolff application specialist on the tricks that make eyes light up
Linda Bellekom-Allen, customer applications specialist at Dow Wolff Cellulosics GmbH, tells FoodNavigator about the enthusiasm of foodies, E number paranoia, and Dow's big box of toys.