Downsize me! FSA right to push for smaller snacks
Chocolate bar makers should embrace the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) proposals on snack portions and adapt their supersizing skills to downsizing.
Archives for August 3, 2009
Oxo-bio industry says product claims valid
An oxo-biodegradable industry body has refuted charges made by a rival association that its products fail to meet valid or recognised standards, and that the sector has yet to present sound scientific evidence to support its claims.
Stevia market needs flavor focus, says Blue California chief
Industry-wide focus on flavor issues is crucial to the long term success of stevia-derived sweeteners, says the executive vice president of Reb A supplier Blue California.
EFSA publishes data requirements for food additive approval
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published a list of data requirements that industry must submit for the assessment of food additives.
Lallemand buys UK arm of GBI's bakery yeast business
Canada-based Lallemand has acquired the UK yeast facilities of GB Ingredients (GBI), after a Commission investigation revealed insufficient competition in the European market.