Italy not labelling allergens properly, says EC
The European Commission has sent a second warning to Italy that it must step up to new allergen labelling requirements.
Archives for February 2, 2009
Carton campaign aims to boost eco awareness
A new campaign aims to help inform and raise consumer awareness on sustainable energy, on the benefits of carton drinks packaging and on the importance of pack recycling, claims Tetra Pak, and retailer, Carrefour, who are collaborating on the scheme
Beta-glucan-rich fat replacers pass taste test for cookies: Study
Hydrocolloids containing beta-glucan could be used to replace fat in cookies and peanut spreads, according to a new study from the US and Korea.
Nut so good - tainted US food system needs revamping
E. coli in ground beef, melamine in infant formula, and salmonella in peanut butter - what is next? Isn’t it about time the slices of the US food safety pie were taken back from the multiple federal agencies involved and surveillance placed under one roof?
Chopin profiling tool could save costs for bakers
A recent profiling innovation from French firm Chopin Technologies aims to help industrial bakers and biscuit makers quickly understand the suitability of cereal flours for their product recipes.
Aseptic bag-in-box filling system now faster, says Rapak
Improved output speeds for liquid food and beverage applications are the advantages of an enhanced aseptic filling system that maximises product quality and shelf life, claims its developer.