Regulations to usher in new hygiene rules
A series of final regulations and implementing procedures published by the European Commission yesterday will bring into force the bloc's new hygiene rules for food companies on 1 January 2005.
Archives for December 6, 2005
Coffee and tea might reduce liver disease risks
Drinking more than two cups of coffee or tea daily appears to cut the risk of chronic liver disease by half, reports new research from America.
Palatinit sees further growth in sugar-free candy
Palatinit believes that its Isomalt sugar replacer is well-positioned to tap the growing sugar-free functional confectionery market.
BASF launches biodegradable packaging plastic
Germany-based BASF will launch a biodegradable plastic based on renewable raw materials in a bid to meet what it believes will be a growing demand for environmentally-friendly packaging.
Unifine launches filling expander for puff pastry products
Dutch bakery ingredients firm Unifine used the recent FiE exhibition in Paris as a platform to launch the latest additions to its portfolio, including a new concept to eliminate gaps between filling and dough in puffed pastry products.
Cargill furthers interest in European chocolate market
Cargill is to increase production at its industrial chocolate plant in Mouscron, Belgium thanks to a €17 million (US $20 million) investment.
Rice protein concentrate has advantages for food makers
UK-based AMC Chemicals says a new rice protein concentrate can offer food makers a non-allergenic alternative to soy and whey that is better absorbed by the body than other vegetable-derived proteins.