Health claims on cheese, dairy and cereals under threat
If the latest version is approved, the nutrient profiling model underpinning the EU Nutrition and Health Claims Regulation will severely restrict...
Archives for November 17, 2008
Food Manufacture Excellence Awards: winners announced
Greencore Chilled Soups & Sauces was unveiled as overall champion of the Food Manufacture Excellence Awards at a lavish dinner at the Marriott,...
New nanotechnology focus group is launched
Leatherhead Food International (LFI) has joined with the Nanotechnology Knowledge Transfer Network to launch a focus group to develop a dialogue...
Foresight urges processors to redouble reformulation efforts
Britain’s convenience food manufacturers have done much to reformulate products in the drive to curb soaring levels of obesity, but more should be...
Scotland funds pioneering food science schemes
The Scottish Government revealed that it will help its food and drink industry reach £10bn by 2017 through science assisted product development and...
Beef exports on road to recovery, new figures reveal
The strongest performing UK export products are meat, dairy, spirits, cakes and biscuits, confectionery, soft drinks and breakfast cereals, according...
Dairy Crest recall sours strong financial performance
After boasting double digit sales growth in its spreadable sales, Dairy Crest has been forced to recall contaminated Country Life butter...
Industry embarks on last-ditch attempt to derail pesticides Regulation
The Crop Protection Association (CPA) and key food industry organisations are calling for Gordon Brown to insist on the inclusion of a ‘safeguard...