Archives for April 4, 2011

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Italian team rates maize flour for functional, gluten free pasta

By Jane Byrne

Gluten-free spaghetti with a high content of maize flour ticked all the boxes regarding sensory attributes and could be an alternative to conventional pasta due its superior nutritive value, claim scientists invovled in pasta research.

Food processor fined after forklift truck accident

By Rory Harrington

A food processing company has been ordered to pay ₤12,214 (€14,000) for flouting health and safety laws after a worker was injured by a forklift truck at its UK plant.

Kellogg's UK md steps down

By Ben Bouckley

Kellogg's UK md Greg Paterson has stepped down, with the food manufacturer appointing a temporary successor until it finds a suitable long-term replacement.

EFSA clears more food contact materials

By Rory Harrington

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has approved the use of four new substances for use in food contact materials in the region.