Ofcom under pressure over junk food ads
The UK advertising regulator Ofcom is under pressure to reconsider its rejection of a 9pm watershed ban on junk food advertising, according to a UK newspaper.
Archives for June 6, 2006
Machine targets growing demand for single serve creamers
A new aseptic packaging machine is designed to target what the manufacturer says is a growing demand for single serve coffee creamers.
Whole gains, functional breads revitalize market, says report
The popularity of whole grains and a growing trend to fortify baked goods with functional ingredients has added a new dynamic to an otherwise mature US bread market, says a new report.
Choose optimal thickening agent to boost flavour, lower salt
Sensory perception of flavours could be boosted, and salt levels lowered, by choosing the optimal starch thickener, say scientists, a result that could have big implications for the food industry.
Food industry calls on EU to double R&D funding
The amount of EU research and development funds currently going to the food industry should be doubled, the bloc's manufacturer's association said yesterday, in releasing a study that painted a grim picture of the sector's competitiveness.
Industry makes bid to boost sector's competitiveness
Armed with a report measuring the poor state of the industry's competitiveness and innovation, the EU's food and drink industry association hopes to keep the incoming president of the bloc on track with its agenda to lower red tape, boost trade and...