Breeding beetles could damage harvest
Saw toothed grain beetles could decimate British crops and lower supplies for bread manufacturers if growers fail to implement proper post-harvest procedures.
Archives for August 21, 2006
Tetra Pak ramps up capacity in China
Leading carton maker Tetra Pak will double capacity at its Beijing factory, it said yesterday, allowing it to meet the expected ongoing growth in China's dairy sector.
Cereal Partners expand despite falling market
The UK division of Cereal Partners Worldwide which produces Nestlé cereal brands such as Shreddies, Cheerios and Fitnesse has announced plans for expansion.
Whole Grain Stamp approved for use on meat, poultry products
Products containing meat and poultry will now be able to feature the Whole Grain Stamp, after the US government announced it was to expand the list of goods eligible to use the eye-catching symbol.
Australia, NZ bakers face further fortification
Bakeries in Australia and New Zealand may be required to use only iodised salt in the future, if a proposal from the countries' food regulator is approved.
Meta-analysis shows aspartame effective for weight loss
Incorporating aspartame-sweetened food products into the diet does result in weight loss, says a new meta-analysis that fills a gap in the science behind the sweetener.
New Synergy cheese ingredients designed to enhance flavour, mouthfeel
Savoury ingredients supplier Synergy has launched a line of cheese ingredients designed to enhance flavour and mouthfeel while also providing manufacturers with some cost benefits.
Rexam enters India to tap beer growth
Packaging giant Rexam has gained its first foothold in India, signing a local joint venture that plans to supply cans to the country's promising beer market.
CLA could cut 'weight creep' during holidays, ageing
Supplementation with conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) could prevent weight and fat gain at times of the year when people are most susceptible, as well as during the natural ageing process, says a new study supported by Cognis.
Cargill proposes juices for joint health
Cargill is seeking the go ahead for its Regenasure vegetarian glucosamine hydrochloride to be used in functional beverages, which would open up a whole new area for the joint health market in Europe.
Court battle looms for Coke in India pesticides row
Coca-Cola is to be sued by an Indian state after new tests showed its soft drinks contained pesticide residues above the proposed legal limit, says a report.
Exporters overstating recyclable-waste tonnage
The UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has recently published the results of their fact-finding mission, which found 'inappropriate practices' in the exporting of paper packaging waste.