Males consume fewer trans-fats
As evidence mounts that trans fatty acids could be harmful, consumer organisations are calling for snack and fried food industries to help tackle the problem. New study suggests decline in consumption.
Archives for September 18, 2003
Sealing the cheese
Dutch cheese specialist Westland Kaasspecialiteiten has specified Amcor's ReClose packaging for seven of its 'Westland' sliced cheese brands sold in Germany.
Macrolides get go-ahead
Key findings from a risk assessment of two macrolide antibiotic compounds, tylosin and tilmicosin, have determined that their use in US food animal production is safe to public health. The findings could well lead to the more widespread use of this...
Hercules stands strong
After a heated tug of war with the board, the man who last year took speciality chemicals company ISP private has abandoned efforts to gain control of US chemicals and food gums company Hercules.
Trays meat demand
RPC Bebo Plastik has launched a range of MAP meat trays to meet the demands of the growing market for self-service fresh meat in mainland Europe.
Dairy FiE finalists
Our run up to the Food Ingredients Europe exhibition in Frankfurt continues with a look at some of the dairy ingredients nominated by the jury for the most innovative food ingredient award.
SureBeam faces action
A class action has been filed in the US courts against food irradiation provider SureBeam on behalf of purchasers who claim that executive board members have been carrying out illegal stock market trading.
Pretty in black
After extensive research packaging provider Huhtamaki Nederlands has launched its fruit and vegetable trays in a new colour - black. The new range is said to contrast well with products, providing added appeal.