Food industry flour exposure found to be the main cause of occupational asthma in France
Exposure of food industry workers to flour has been found to be main cause of occupational asthma in France, according to new research.
Archives for September 8, 2014
Commission has not misled on transatlantic trade impact, says letter to lobbyists
The European commissioner for trade has denied overstating possible economic benefits of the landmark Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP), according to a response letter to NGO concerns.
Bakeries struggling with calls to cut salt, sugar and fat
Manufacturers of baked goods are reaching a point where calls to cut salts, fats and sugars in products are becoming detrimental to the quality of their products, a bakery manager has said.
The icing on the cake? Premier bakes up $48m Mr Kipling investment
Premier Foods has put £10m ($16m) behind a multi-media promotional Mr Kipling campaign, just months after committing £20m ($32m) for a snack pack production line.
UAE set for torrent of new entrants as chocolate market excels
The United Arab Emirates chocolate market is one of the fastest growing chocolate markets across the globe as big players such as Mars and Nestlé up their investment and others eye entry, according to TechSci Research.
Kids’ food cravings are stronger than adults, but easier to control
Children have stronger baseline food cravings than adolescents and adults, but are also able to better manage these cravings, according to new research.
Can ‘thins’ save a dwindling packaged bread sector?
‘Thins’ have taken off in the US and Canada with bread, bagel and even tortilla varieties offering less calories for the health-conscious consumer, and it’s an area that holds great promise for Europe, says Mintel.