Ohio judge sides with Cleveland City Council on trans fat ban
An Ohio judge has sided with the city of Cleveland in its attempt to ban the sale of certain products containing trans fats in the city.
Archives for June 13, 2012
Palsgaard gets RSPO supply chain certification
Emulsifier specialist Palsgaard has obtained a Mass Balance certification from the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO).
WS Packaging Group acquires Consolidated Products
WS Packaging Group has acquired label converting company Consolidated Products for an undisclosed amount.
Recycling centre to convert food waste into renewable natural gas
A US organic waste recycling centre will provide food processors with an alternative to current waste disposal methods by collecting and converting it into renewable gas.
Ensuring quality in nutritional pulse based pitas: Study
Navy and pinto beans are the best suited when making pita breads with pulse flours in place of wheat but substitution must be minimised to 25% if quality is to be maintained, according to new research.
AEP Industries reports strong Q2
AEP Industries has reported a Q2 net sales increase of almost US$50m (€40m) and a profit rise of $13.3m from the same period last year despite a “high degree of economic pessimism in our markets.”
Snack Food Association calls on FDA to formalise safety enforcement deadlines
The Snack Food Association and other industry bodies have urged the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to communicate in writing the deadlines for enforcement of new provisions in the Food Safety Modernization Act.
Milk fat may lead to bowel diseases by altering gut bacteria: Study
Saturated milk fats commonly found in Western processed foods could be leading to changes in the gut ecosystem that result in higher risks of inflammatory bowel diseases, warn researchers.