Some food and beverage manufacturers may switch from high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) to sugar as a result of high corn prices, but this is only likely to be the case for relatively small scale users, according to a consultant.
Irish foods low in trans fats, high in saturated: survey The results of a survey by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) on the fat content and fatty acid composition of pre-packaged food products reveal that generally, levels of trans-fatty acids in the surveyed products are low.
DSM launches integrated approach to egg industry Dutch food ingredients company DSM is stepping up its focus on the egg industry, promising reduced costs for companies that use its full range of products packaged in an integrated 'Total Concept'.
FDA looks to improve safety with 1,300 new staff The US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) is beginning a multi-year hiring scheme that could ease strain on its ability to react in times of crisis, though the initiative does not likely go far enough for detractors both within and outside the agency who say it is dangerously under funded.
Green trend will boost RFID uptake The trend towards greener packaging that is more easily recycled could boost sales of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, a global trade association has suggested.
