Front-of-pack labels nourish food consumers
Front-of-package food labelling greatly boosts a consumer’s ability to comprehend nutrition data and make informed choices, according to a recent study.
Archives for April 16, 2014
Sonoco invests $5m in packaging center
Sonoco is plunking down $5m to transform one of its facilities into a center dedicated to packaging consultation and creation.
High-protein bread could bake up a storm: Euromonitor
High-protein bread will be a functional niche of the future if manufacturers can play up the satiety angle and get the taste right, says a health and wellness expert.
Puerto Rico bakery shut after labeling violations and ‘unacceptable’ sanitary conditions
A court has ruled Puerto Rico bakery Los Genuinos must halt production after the US FDA found it had failed to address unsanitary conditions and labeling violations.
Coatings protect from mineral oil residues in recycled fibres
Recycled fibres in paper packaging can contain mineral oil residues but coatings can protect foods from these substances, according to BASF.
Cutting carbs, gluten or fat? The 'utter nonsense' behind claims to be the best diet
From the benefits of gluten-free to those of Mediterranean and Palaeolithic diets, many claims that one dietary strategy are better than another for health and weight loss are simply 'unjustified' and 'sometimes utter nonsense', according to a new review.