PGI status will dumb down Cornish Pasty authenticity, producers
The recent European Commission (EC) ruling that Cornish pasties must be produced in Cornwall is an insult to quality pasties, according to some artisan companies.
Archives for March 14, 2011
Mineral oil risk: Nestlé looks for new recycled paper grades
Nestlé said it is collaborating with paper manufacturers to evaluate different approaches for developing “new grades of recycled paper” in light of concerns about migration oil leakage into foods from packaging using newspaper based recycled board.
Wales aims to increase recycled packaging as part of zero waste goal
The Welsh Assembly Government (WAG) is looking for ways to increase the amount of recycled content used in packaging as part of its bid to become zero neutral by 2050.
FSA reiterates baby advice on gluten due to coeliac evidence
The UK’s Food Standards agency has reiterated its guidance to feed babies only breast milk or formula up to around six months of age, as there is evidence that there may be an increased risk of coeliac disease if gluten-containing foods are introduced...
DuPont Teijin Films’ ovenable packaging film showcased at UK show
A new, heat-sealable, heat-shrinkable ovenable film for use with red meat, pork, poultry, fish and vegetables from polyester film supplier, DuPont Teijin Films is being showcased at the International Food Exhibition, Excell, London.