Critics hammer Commission's draft acrylamide regulation
Campaigners have challenged the legal basis of the European Commission’s draft regulation on acrylamide.
Archives for November 21, 2016
13 food giants pledge to ‘redouble’ climate change efforts at COP22
A coalition of food industry giants pledged to “redouble their efforts” in combating carbon emissions, carbon dioxide and deforestation, at the COP22 meeting in Morocco last week.
Made in Switzerland 'Swissness' law to enter in force 1 January 2017
'Unfortunate': Nestlé to lose Swiss cross on 80 brands
Nestlé will be forced to drop the Swiss cross from 80 products manufactured in Switzerland following a new law on 'Swissness' set to come into force in January next year. "This is very unfortunate," the head of Nestlé Switzerland has said.
Sabra Listeria recall: We test finished product every 2 minutes
Sabra Dipping Company has recalled hummus after Listeria monocytogenes was found in its facility.
Mission possible: Most reformulation does not impact consumer acceptance
The majority of reformulation to lower levels of sugar, salt and fat has no impact on consumer acceptance or willingness to pay, says a new EU-backed study.
Yummex Middle East
Toffano coffee candy takes top spot in Yemen
Toffano has seen success with its coffee candy Café Gold and Brinq Bol Tutti-Frutti Flavoured Bubble Gum Candy in Yemen.
European Commission’s bid to promote meat products welcomed
The European Commission’s pledge to put meat and livestock produce second in its 2017 EU agri-food promotion campaign (making up 15% of the programmes) has been welcomed by the industry.
Poland to introduce voluntary 'Made in Poland' label
Polish lawmakers look set to bring in a voluntary ‘Made in Poland’ label for foods that contain at least 75% domestically produced ingredients.
Study shows how stevia may harness additional commercial benefits
A new study has highlighted some of the lesser-known properties in stevia - one of which has anti-obesity potential - that could provide extra commercial benefits in addition to its sweetening power.