Vets protest non-stun halal abattoir
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has called on the Welsh government to end talks with a halal meat provider over an approved non-stun slaughterhouse.
Archives for January 22, 2015
Don't keep food S&T secrets from consumers
Consumers' lack of food science knowledge is stunting the impact a firm can have when launching new products, a consumer analyst has warned.
Food firms still missing big opportunity in seniors
Food and drink businesses still don’t see senior consumers as a plausible business opportunity and are missing out on millions of pounds in sales, an expert has claimed.
Labour to limit fat, salt and sugar in kids’ food marketing
Limits will be set on fat, sugar and salt levels in the food marketed to children, if Labour wins the next general election on May 7.
100 years for UK to reach global sugar target
It may take 100 years to cut UK consumers’ sugar intake to levels recommended by the World Health Organisation (WHO), according to market analyst Datamonitor.
Pressure on food firms to get healthier to grow
Pressure on food manufacturers to come up with healthier recipes has never been stronger, says Paul Gander
Lower blood sugar levels
Beneo's new range of blood sugar-lowering ingredients can be used in food and drink and help contribute to a healthy lifestyle, it says.
Vitamin E health claim approval for Alzheimer's disease
Vitamin E could soon get health claim approval for slowing the onset of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a leading scientist in the field.
Drinks industry slams sugar policy
The British Soft Drinks Association’s (BSDA’s) director general Gavin Partington has slammed the British Dietetic Association’s (BDA’s) new policy on sugary drinks for children.
Reformulate to enter emerging markets
Heinz’s growing popularity in India should give other global food brands the inspiration to alter or develop products for emerging markets.
Food Standards Scotland makes multiple appointments
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has made seven appointments in preparation for taking over the powers of the Food Standards Agency (FSA) in Scotland from April 1 2015.