FDE calls for European food directorate, as Brexit fears grow
Food and Drink Europe has urged policymakers to strengthen the single market for food and drink and create a “Directorate for food” in the European Commission.
Archives for February 28, 2019
Five health & wellness trends transforming packaged food strategies
As health and wellness and snacking trends emerge as leading influences in the packaged food industry, we explore how food manufacturers and brands can appeal to consumer needs in this competitive landscape.
Carob powder may replace cocoa for phytosterol-rich muffins
A new study suggests that carob powder may provide a cheaper alternative to cocoa powder in muffins by helping to reduce sugar, and increase phytosterol and isoflavone levels.
PFLA agrees ‘Pasture for Life’ certification for Irish grass-fed producers
The Pasture-Fed Livestock Association (PFLA) has agreed that any Irish farmers and processors interested in gaining third-party assurance for grass-fed meat can now be certified.
Brexit tariff warning issued to UK Government
The UK Government has been cautioned against applying tariffs on meat products in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
Bell ‘mimics the molecular composition of sugar’ for natural reformulation
Ingredients manufacturer Bell Flavors & Fragrances has developed a natural and functional solution for sugar reduction that, it says, “mimics the molecular composition of sugar”.