FDA inspection sparks La Orocoveña Biscuit cake recall
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) initiated the recall of La Orocoveña Biscuit cakes following an inspection that found the company had not labeled milk, soy and wheat contents.
Archives for September 3, 2014
Frito-Lay president: 'We’re laser-focused on productivity’
Improved supply chain productivity using automation and better go-to-market delivery systems has driven core operating profit up 6% CAGR, says the president of Frito-Lay North America.
European Committee for Standardization EN12195
Smurfit Kappa partners with Nestlé and ESTL on EU laws for road freight
Smurfit Kappa has partnered with ESTL supply chain engineers to bring its packaging, transport, security and logistics under one roof, in accordance with the European Committee for Standardization regulation EN12195, and Nestlé is one of the first...
Patent Watch
Givaudan files patent for MSG-free umami
Givaudan has developed a compound blend that creates an acceptable umami impression in food and beverages, enabling elimination or reduction of monosodium glutamate (MSG).
Almond intake may lower heart disease chance in high-risk groups
Eating a handful of almonds may help lower risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) in populations with abnormally high fat concentration in the blood (hyperlipidaemia), according to a study published in the British Journal of Nutrition.
Novozymes 38th in Forbes top 100 ‘most innovative’ list
Danish biotech firm Novozymes has been ranked 38th in the Forbes’ annual ‘world’s most innovative companies’ list featuring top 100 companies across all sectors.
Heinz renews CHEP deal to increase transport and logistics operations
H.J. Heinz Company has signed a three-year contract renewal with CHEP to use its pallet pooling services across Europe.