News & Analysis on the Bakery and Snacks Industries
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US food safety authorities have re-opened an investigation closed 15 years ago into soft drinks contaminated with cancer-causing chemical benzene, following evidence the industry has failed to sort out the problem, BeverageDaily.com can reveal.
A new pouch barrier paper provides food companies with an aluminium-free packaging alternative to films and foil.
Germany yesterday became the fifth EU member country to report finding the deadly form of bird flu in wild birds, while Hungary is also testing 12 others found dead within its borders.
Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) has jumped into the growing market for biodegradable plastic, saying yesterday it will start production of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) in a joint venture with a biotechnology company.
Low-carbohydrate diets may appear effective when it comes to weight loss, but they could be linked to higher levels of LDL or 'bad' cholesterol levels, say scientists.
The UK food industry has come out on top in two UK surveys investigating whether manufacturers are meeting Country of Origin and Clear Labelling guidance.
Regulation of the use of irradiation in the food sector is inconsistent around the world and within the EU's borders, according to a legislative overview of the technology, published yesterday.
The re-appearance of a low-calorie tabletop sweetener product branded as Altern in a small number of Wal-Mart stores in the US has attracted the attention of Tate & Lyle.