Archives for November 14, 2013

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Wheat woes over? UK exports and lower prices to return

By Kacey Culliney

Two years on from the disastrous UK wheat harvest, wheat processors and bakers should see the market return to healthy yields and prices, according to a cereals analyst.

“There is an urgent need for a fresh approach dealing with the EU’s immovable commitment to harmonise maximum levels for vitamins and minerals”

New research aims to end EU’s vitamin safety blockade

By Shane STARLING

Just commissioned research aims to to help resolve the stalemate that exists in the EU over maximum permitted levels (MPLs) for vitamins and minerals with a novel approach.

Gualapack opens factory in Costa Rica

By Jenny Eagle

Gualapack has opened a production facility in San Jose, Costa Rica to manufacture the complete Cheerpack DP range, a spouted stand up pouch.

EU sets new levels for acrylamide investigation

By Caroline SCOTT-THOMAS

The European Union has set new levels for acrylamide in foods, above which companies and governments should investigate ways to cut the potential carcinogen.