News briefs: Warburtons, General Mills and a spooky idea
Warburtons opens a new factory in Wales, General Mills gets a new CEO, and letting the snack out of the can for Halloween.
Archives for September 25, 2007
Conveyor incorporates linked communication system
A new conveyor belt system with linking software boosts production performance, according to the manufacturer.
Organic baby cereal incorporates probiotics and omega-3
A processor claims to have launched the first organic cereal for babies that is fortified with probiotics and omega-3.
Nestle points towards future of cocoa research
The future of research into the potential health benefits of cocoa should focus on the mechanisms and active compounds, with well defined clinical trials key to this burgeoning segment, says a new review by Nestlé.
Peanut pregnancy advice caused consternation for UK Lords
A high level report from the UK's House of Lords has said advice on peanut consumption by pregnant women and children to reduce allergy risk could be counterproductive, and calls for urgent withdrawal pending review.