Archives for February 7, 2005

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EU trade commissoner Mandelson to overhaul food regulations

Peter Mandelson, the newly-appointed EU trade commissioner, is considering launching a review of the EU's stringent food hygiene regulations in an attempt to tackle growing accusations that its policies are protectionist and denying developing nations...

Tetra Recart concept wins Swedish recognition

Three members of the team that developed the new packaging material used in the Tetra Recart system have won the Swedish forest industry's Marcus Wallenberg Prize for 2005.

WILD rolls out fruit sweetener

German ingredients firm WILD launches a new fruit sweetener range to meet growing demand for 100 per cent natural food labels.

Packaging industry people on the move

Alcan has appointed a new executive vice president, while Finnish packaging manufacturer Huhtamaki has reinforced its group head office with a couple of executive appointments.

Kellogg to develop Martek DHA-fortified foods

Martek Biosciences has signed a non-exclusive license agreement with Kellogg, under which it will supply the consumer foods giant with the omega-3 fatty acid DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) for use in a new line of fortified foods.