Get smart: Active packaging demand in US to hit $3.5bn
Increased demand for food safety and shelf life is fuelling growth in active and intelligent food packaging technologies, according to one industry leader.
Archives for August 3, 2014
Quaker Oats settles lengthy trans fat lawsuit
Following more than three years of litigation, Quaker Oats has settled the class action lawsuit bought against it over the trans fat content and labeling of products.
USDA seeks commentary on increased transparency for SNAP retailer data
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking public input concerning a proposal to provide more information to the public about the amount of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits used by participants at individual grocery...
EFSA rejects French move to ban GM crop in Europe
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has said French documentation supporting the country's attempt to ban Monsanto's MON810 genetically modified maize in Europe contains no new information or scientific basis to support such a ban.
Kellogg provided over 500,000 Nutri-Grain bars to the Commonwealth Games
Kellogg was one of the last companies to join the sponsors’ family of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games. It supported the Games by providing over 500,000 Nutri-Grain bars to the athletes, volunteers and staff.
Cassava bread could tackle food security in Africa
Africa has kick-started projects to improve the nutritional quality and production of cassava to enable better use of the woody shrub in bread.
'Robust' growth for biodegradable plastics in Europe
Biodegradable plastics for food and beverages are seeing ‘robust growth’ in Europe, driven by rising consumer awareness and regulations in favour of the packaging, according to TechSci Research.