Frito-Lay technology slashes potato chip oil content by a third
Frito-Lay North America has filed an international patent for a method it has developed to reduce the oil content of potato chips by around a third.
Archives for December 19, 2012
'Bad science' on soft drinks a fact of life: Coca-Cola Enterprises CEO
Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) CEO John Brock has taken a sideswipe at detractors of soft drink ingredients who he claims base negative comments on ‘bad science or no science’.
Lindt and Haribo Gold Teddy row to rumble all the way to German Supreme Court
Lindt and Haribo’s trademark battle over golden bears in Germany will drag on until a Supreme Court decision despite yesterday’s ruling in favour of Haribo, sources told this site.
Neogen pathogen test backed
Neogen Corporation’s NeoSEEK STEC Test has been ISO accredited through the American Association of Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA).
Heineken, Carlsberg ratings will survive French beer tax: Moody’s Investment Service
Moody’s says it will not downgrade its ratings of Carlsberg and Heineken, despite the potential harm a massive French tax increase in January could pose to national beer sales.
European science agency backs GM pollen use in food
Europe’s top food safety regulator has delivered a scientific opinion backing Monsanto’s application to place genetically modified (GM) pollen on the market for use 'in or as foods.'
Special edition: Reformulation
'Rollercoaster of pricing and availability' for key ingredients driving reformulation solutions: Ingredion
Increases in the price of key ingredients, or widely fluctuating prices, are driving reformulation efforts in the industry, with suppliers like Ingredion offering solutions to replace ingredients and cut costs.
EFSA on caramel colours: Consumer exposure lower than previously estimated
Consumer exposure to three caramel colours used in a variety of food and drink applications is ‘considerably lower’ than a 2011 scientific opinion published by EFSA suggested, says the Authority.
5-minute festive flick
Happy holidays from William Reed Business Media!
The working year is almost done, time to pause from ‘the business’ and embrace the festive season…go on, give it a big hug. Happy holidays!