Danish government scraps fat tax, cancels planned sugar tax
The Danish government has officially scrapped its tax on saturated fat just a year after it was introduced, and has cancelled a proposed sugar tax.
Archives for November 12, 2012
Ahlstrom to recycle silicone coated paper release liners
Ahlstrom has announced an initiative for recycling silicone coated paper release liners used by the pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) label industry.
Return and rebuild or leave voluntarily: Hostess Brands tells strikers
Twinkies-maker Hostess Brands has called on its striking union workers to either return to help rebuild the struggling firm or leave voluntarily.
Goldfish Crackers targeted in ‘natural’ lawsuit over genetically engineered soy as Prop 37 supporters launch ‘GMO inside’ initiative
While Prop 37 did not pass, the failure to disclose the presence of GMOs in foods that are marketed as ‘natural’ is still generating a steady stream of civil litigation, with Goldfish Crackers the latest brand to be targeted in a class action lawsuit...
Green tea and coffee extract in donuts slashes acrylamide: Study
Donuts fortified with green tea and green coffee extract have heightened antioxidant properties and lower acrylamide levels, a new study finds.
Hostess Brands strike prompts three bakery closures; 627 jobs cut
Hostess Brands has permanently shut down three bakeries today as a result of nationwide union strikes; equating to 627 job losses.
French palm oil tax could increase trans fat consumption, says MPOC
A proposed 300% increase on French palm oil imports could lead to increased consumption of harmful trans fats and ignores the primary sources of saturated fat in the French diet, says the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC).
Undeclared allergens prompt Frito-Lay cookie recall
Frito-Lay has issued a US-wide voluntary recall on two lines of its Grandma’s cookie range due to undeclared milk and egg content.