Archives for May 29, 2013

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Study unlocks trigger for late-night snack cravings

By Nathan Gray

An evolutionary trait that helped predecessors store energy in times of food scarcity may now be the driving factor behind obesity, say researchers studying the reason behind late-night snack cravings.

PMMI: Success of Processing Zone good sign for the industry

By Jenni Spinner

According to a representative of PMMI, the Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, the sold-out status of the Processing Pavilion of PACK EXPO 2013 is a good sign for the food processing industry.

EU Parliament set for June 11 vote on PARNUTS reform

By Shane STARLING

The long-awaited reform of EU rules governing ‘special’ foods like baby and gluten-free foods, is imminent with a June 11 vote to mandate the changes – and most stakeholders satisfied with the likely ratification.