Advantame sweetener approved by Mexican health authority
Advantame, a brand-name sweetener from Ajinomoto, has been approved for general use in food and beverage by the Mexican health authority (COFEPRIS).
Archives for July 17, 2016
Australia
Multiple cereal benefits uncovered in first-of-its-kind study
A first-ever scientific analysis of different types of breakfast cereals and their impact on the health of Australians has found positive benefits for body weight and nutrition, regardless of the type of cereal and its sugar content.
NCA Sweet Insights 2016
Breakfast potato chips, frozen corn puffs and printed chocolate - the changing face of snacks and candy
Technology and demand for healthier and interactive products is helping transform the snacks and confectionery market, say analysts.
Reading Bakery Systems unveils expanded snack system at US innovation center
US baking and process equipment supplier Reading Bakery Systems has installed an automated expanded snack system at its Science & Innovation Center in Pennsylvania.
Aflatoxin, Campylobacter and Salmonella projects get funding boost
A number of food safety projects have been awarded a share of £16m funding through government’s Agri-Tech Catalyst platform.
Tesco to make all its own-label chocolate Rainforest Alliance certified
Tesco – the UK’s largest supermarket chain – has pledged to use only cocoa from Rainforest Alliance sources in its private-label chocolate.