Critics hammer Commission's draft acrylamide regulation
Campaigners have challenged the legal basis of the European Commission’s draft regulation on acrylamide.
Archives for November 21, 2016
Climate change could increase mycotoxins in maize
As temperatures rise, Dutch and Italian researchers contend we could see an increase in mycotoxin aflatoxin B1, putting maize crops at high risk.
Interpack preview 2017
Confectionery and bakery ‘snackertainment’ on the rise
With the latest trend for confectionery and bakery including videos and commercials to promote products, Germany’s top industry associations discuss ‘snackertainment’, energy-efficiency, packaging costs, vegan diets, halal, and industry 4.0, ahead of...
Chinese confections and snacks compete for sweeter spot on e-commerce during Double 11
Alibaba, China's largest e-commerce platform, reached record sales of $15bn during Double 11 this year, prompting domestic confectionery and snack brands to step up their web strategies.
Made in Switzerland 'Swissness' law to enter in force 1 January 2017
'Unfortunate': Nestlé to lose Swiss cross on 80 brands
Nestlé will be forced to drop the Swiss cross from 80 products manufactured in Switzerland following a new law on 'Swissness' set to come into force in January next year. "This is very unfortunate," the head of Nestlé Switzerland has said.
Post Holdings finishes year with solid performance
Despite a drop in Q4 operating profit, Post Holdings reported a 156.6% increase for the 2016 fiscal year.
Brexit doesn’t intimidate Italian food and beverage producers
Italian producers strutted their stuff at 2016 Real Italian Wine & Food (RIWF) in London last week, unconcerned about the effects of Brexit