News & Analysis on the Bakery and Snacks Industries
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has concluded that caramel colours are not carcinogenic or genotoxic, and there is no evidence that they have adverse effects on human reproduction and child development.
Amcor announced today that it has reached an agreement with Jarra Creek to resolve allegations that it took part in a packaging price fixing cartel, worth hundreds of millions of dollars.
The paper and packaging industries are taking a hands-on role in exploring ways to curb the presence of mineral oils in the manufacture of their products, said a leading trade body.
An initiative to deliver skilled trainees into the UK food and drink industries in a bid to bridge the skills gaps in the sector is going from strength to strength, said Improve.
Waste minimisation is said to be at the heart of a sandwich bun inspection system developed by the US based Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI).