Seward increases UK manufacturing capacity
Seward has increased production capacity for Stomacher blender bags with additional manufacturing in the UK.
Archives for April 8, 2014
Carbs, not just fat, may influence blood lipid levels
The fatty acid composition of blood reflects the quality of both dietary fat and carbohydrates, according to new research from Finland.
Pepsi explores salt flavor modifiers with Senomyx; plans new 'made with real sugar' colas
San Diego-based flavor innovator Senomyx has entered into a collaborative agreement with PepsiCo to identify flavors with "modifying properties intended to restore the desired salty taste in products with reduced salt".
‘Scientific substantiation’ needed before WHO reduces sugar guidance, says CAOBISCO
More research is required before the World Health Organization (WHO) cuts its guidance on daily sugar intake by half, according to the Association of Chocolate, Biscuits and Confectionery Industries of Europe (CAOBISCO).
dispatches from ISA conference 2014
Behavioural economist: Do the nutritional thinking for people if you want change
Consumers don’t really want more nutritional information, they want an easy life, according to a behavioural economist talking at a conference in Brussels.
EU challenges Russian pork import ban at the WTO
The European Union (EU) has filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) against Russia’s import ban on pigs and pigmeat sourced from across the EU, following four cases of African Swine Fever (ASF) detected in Lithuania and Poland.
InstantLabs to co-develop seafood species identification tests
InstantLabs has partnered with the University of Guelph to co-develop DNA-based seafood species identification tests to tackle marketplace fraud.
AAK to acquire Belgian bakery fats specialist
AarhusKarlshamn (AAK) will acquire Belgium bakery fats specialist CSM Benelux to drive strength in its bakery supplies business, its European president says.
Special edition: Automation
Name and shame unethical supply chain practices
Reluctance to adopt technologies, like automation is in part driven by ‘endless squeezing’ of supplier margins by the major multiple retailers, says the PPMA Group (Processing & Packaging Machinery Association).
FOOD SAFETY SUMMIT 2014
Catch food fraud before it happens
Food fraud must be dealt with swiftly and seriously to prevent harm to consumer health, according to one industry expert.
Back on track: Strong Q2 balances out natural colours loss for Chr. Hansen
Ingredients giant Chr. Hansen has an unchanged outlook for full year, after a strong second quarter eased the woes created by the firm losing its biggest colours customer in Q4 last year.