Unilever's revolutionary GM ice cream protein challenged
A group of scientists has claimed that Unilever's genetically modified (GM) fish antifreeze protein for ice cream should not be approved without further comprehensive tests.
Archives for July 12, 2006
Healthy snacks grow at expense of less healthy options, report
The general trend towards healthier eating has resulted in American consumers turning away from carefree snacks, and opting instead for healthier products, according to Snack Food Trends in the US, a new report by Packaged Facts.
Cargo lashing cuts down on lost loads, manufacturer claims
A new lashing for trailer cargoes cuts down on the risk ofdamaged goods or lost loads, its manufacturer claims.
Bag packer designed for food sector
A new machine for the food sector operates at up to 120 bags per minute in a continuous mode, its manufacturer claims.
Cereal fibre and vegetable protein may cut hypertension
An increased intake of vegetable protein and cereal fibre could cut the risk of hypertension by up to 50 per cent, says a new study from Spain.
Premier Foods buys Campbell's UK
Premier Foods has today announced its purchase of Campbell's UK and Irish businesses for £450m (€651m), marking the firm's sixth acquisition in under four years.
Finsbury profits exceed expectations
UK cake and bread manufacturer, Finsbury Foods, has announced its yearly profits will be in excess of company predictions, cementing its position in the speciality bakery sector.
Romania poultry sector hit hard by avian influenza
The effects of avian influenza on Romania's poultry sectorprovides a high-profile case study for the rest of Europe on how the viruscould affect both the supply of the meat and consumers' demand.
Cereal plantings on the up
The UK's Home Grown Cereals Association (HGCA) have announced that cereal plantings in Great Britain have grown, in a report that spells good news for UK bread wheat exporters.
UK scientists lift lid on how taste and aroma works
Nottingham University researchers have reported improvements to the method of functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) of the brain to give scientists a more "natural" insight into the perception of taste and aroma.
Bacon-processing factory designed from scratch
A new bacon-processing factory has started operating in BurySt Edmunds, Suffolk, providing an example of what processors can achieve when given a chance to design from the ground up.
Inter Link Foods report record growth
The UK's second biggest cake maker Inter Link Foods has announced record profits for the eighth year running.