EC vows to streamline packaging regulations
The European Commission has launched a bid to streamline labelling laws in order to simplify life for both consumers and manufacturers.
Archives for January 27, 2005
Low carb trend could cause birth defects
The popularity of low carb diets makes the message of National Folic Acid Awareness Week more significant than ever, as women of childbearing age may be risking the health of their babies by cutting back on sources of the B vitamin.
Fortitech expansion reflects booming European market
Strong year-on-year sales growth and a major new plant expansion at premix leader Fortitech's Europe base demonstrates the insatiable appetite for fortified foods in the region, writes Dominique Patton.
Cargill builds first refinery in Russia
Food ingredients behemoth Cargill drives into growing Russian vegetable oil market, breaking ground on its first refinery in the country.
Chr Hansen launches East European marketing tour
Danish ingredients giant Chr Hansen is about to launch an intensive research and marketing campaign across Eastern Europe to learn more about local taste preferences and beat the opposition to one of the world's most promising flavours markets.
APV slashes cost of baking equipment
Lower cost baking equipment suppliers could lose out after the UK's APV Baker announced its intention to implement price reductions and a new marketing strategy, reports Chris Mercer.
Biosphere expands potential of biodegradable packaging
Biosphere Industries' new starch-based moisture resistant packaging material - PPM100 - is the latest natural raw material to achieve approval from the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI).