Nestle USA recalls all raw dough products on E.coli contamination fears
Nestle USA has issued a voluntary recall of its Toll House refrigerated cookie dough amid fears that it may be contaminated with the bacteria E.coli 0157:H7.
Archives for June 21, 2009
EU proposal for national opt-outs on GM crops
A proposal to allow individual countries in the European Union to opt out of growing genetically modified (GM) crops is to be tabled this week at a top-level meeting at the European Commission.
New screw cap for edible oil industry
Designed specifically for the edible oil industry, the SK 110/37 screw cap closure improves the safety and sealability of big mouth PET containers, claims its manufacturer Bericap, based in Germany.
Frutarom buys Chr. Hansen savoury unit in Germany
Acquisition-hungry firm Frutarom continued its rapid growth strategy, today announcing an "extremely synergetic" €5.2m deal to buy Chr. Hansen's savoury functional systems activities in Germany.
Almonds take top spot for global new product launches
Almonds have usurped peanuts as the number one nut ingredient for new product releases, according to Mintel’s Global New Products Database.