Weekly comment
Litigation: a necessary cost of doing business?
In the US, the role of court action in defining limits not set by regulators is generating a flood of costly court cases for the food industry: much unnecessary, and all damaging.
Archives for June 18, 2006
FMC to launch fat reduction technology for ice-cream
FMC Biopolymer has developed new technology that allows ice cream manufacturers to slash the fat content in their products by more than half, without altering the ice cream's taste and texture.
Martek deal pits General Mills against Kellogg in omega-3 race
The race is on to see which of two leading cereal makers will be the first to place an omega-3 fortified product on shelves, following a new license and supply agreement between Martek and General Mills that is substantially similar to that which the...
FAU challenges FSA's call for junk food ad ban
The Food Advertising Unit (FAU) has challenged the FSA's call for a pre-watershed (9pm) ban on food and drink advertising, saying such calls are "disproportionate".
European plastics suppliers responding to change, says report
With increased competition from Asia and high oil prices hitting their margins, European plastic providers are changing the way they operate by improving technical innovation and product branding; adopting new price-management techniques, and...
Rectangular bottle targeted at hot fill beverages
A rectangular polyethylene terephthalate (PET) container for hot fill beverages offers increased strength and packs at a greater density, claims its manufacturer.