WRAP funding available for waste reduction ideas
About €4.4m (£3m) in additional government funds was released yesterday to help UK processors develop new methods of reducing the amount of food waste going into landfills.
Archives for December 12, 2006
Fish and whole grains linked to asthma protection
An increased consumption of whole grains and fish could reduce the risk of developing asthma by about 50 per cent, suggests a new study from The Netherlands.
Chemical law up for final vote in EU parliament
EU parliamentarians are expected to vote tomorrow in favour of compromise legislationregulating the use of chemicals throughout the bloc, despite opposition from consumer groups over the watering down of the measures.
Green packaging demand in food sector growing
The US food and beverage sector used $37bn worth of sustainable or "green" packaging in 2005,with demand forecast to reach $42bn in 2010, according to a new study.
UK unveils plans to cut costs of food regulation
Following the UK's food laws could be less costly and onerous under a plan to simplify the rules published yesterday by the country's regulator.
Kids munch peanuts in the name of science
A major trial into the prevention of peanut allergies among children has begun in the UK as part of a study that could result in a new, younger generation of nut product consumers.
Orafti launches low sugar Beneo for feel-good foods
Orafti has announced the introduction of Beneo LGI, a virtually sugar-free inulin with multiple applications for healthier food formulation - including products with a low glycaemic index.