Pea protein favored for starch based gluten-free bread: Study
Pea is the ‘most acceptable’ protein for starch based gluten-free bread, finds new research.
Archives for February 19, 2013
Nutripack snaps up injection moulding business
Paccor Netherlands has sold its injection-moulding foodservice business to Proplast subsidiary Nutripack Benelux for an undisclosed sum, freeing itself up to focus on developing its core foodservice thermoforming capabilities.
Kellogg recalls Special K Red Berries cereal in US due to possible glass fragments
The Kellogg Company has issued a voluntary recall in the US on three sizes of its Special K Red Berries cereal packs due to the possible presence of glass fragments.
Calorie labels are ‘wildly misleading’ claim experts
Calorie labels are misleading consumers by underestimating the energy content of processed foods and exaggerating that of raw ingredients, experts have warned.
EC cans EFSA fees plan over income, independence concerns
Charging the private sector for European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) work will not generate enough cash and compromise the agency’s independence, a European Commission working group has found.
Rodent infestation forces KB Natural Foods recall
KB Natural Foods is recalling three batches of its own-label pre-packaged cashew nuts and almonds because of a rodent infestation.
Rethinking sandwich cream processing after trans fat removal
Manufacturers must rethink production of sandwich creams for bakery fillings and biscuits after a trend to remove trans fatty acids and reduce saturated fatty acids has affected the consistency of the final product, according to equipment firm SPX.