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Agency sets migration limits on di-isobutylphthalate

Olive, grape extracts keep bugs at bay to keep food on the shelf

Sensor designed to inspect cylindrical containers

Grain news: crops, labelling and websites

EFSA colour re-evaluation pending Southampton verdict

 
   
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New 500-ml PET weighs in at 8.8g

Natural trend raises Frutarom sales while profit tumbles

Nestle invests in research for beverages boost

Cadbury's de-merger will boost profits, analysts say

 
 

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Agency sets migration limits on di-isobutylphthalate
Di-isobutylphthalate, a packaging chemical with potentially toxic health effects, is showing up at alarmingly high rates in foods such as rice and baking mixtures, according to a report issued today by Germany's... Read


Olive, grape extracts keep bugs at bay to keep food on the shelf
Natural extracts from olive and grape showed better anti-microbial activity against a bacteria and yeast than three synthetic antioxidants, showing their potential as food preservatives, says a new study... Read


Sensor designed to inspect cylindrical containers
A new sensor device is designed for the high-speed, non-stop inspection of randomly oriented cylindrical containers, providing an automated way for a company to check if its packaged products meet quality... Read


Grain news: crops, labelling and websites
The UK wheat crop declined this year; a research organisation calls for minimum whole grain requirements; and Cargill launches a website for the grain industry... Read


EFSA colour re-evaluation pending Southampton verdict
The adoption of draft opinions on the safety of six food colours is on hold pending EFSA's review of the Southampton study on certain food additives and hyperactivity in children... Read


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New 500-ml PET weighs in at 8.8g
Krones yesterday announced the release of what it is calling the world's lightest of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) container in its class... Read


Natural trend raises Frutarom sales while profit tumbles
An increased demand for natural ingredients has led to a 23 per cent growth in Frutarom's sales for the third quarter, but profit is down because of rising raw material costs and the impact of acquisitions... Read


Nestle invests in research for beverages boost
Nestle intends to step up its focus on beverage production with the opening yesterday of its first research and development centre dedicated solely to drink brands destined for the food service industry... Read


Cadbury's de-merger will boost profits, analysts say
Cadbury's de-merger of its US beverage business should increase margins for the confectionery business by 4.6 percentage points, despite an initial cost of £1bn, estimates Credit Suisse... Read

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EFSA colour re-evaluation pending Southampton verdict

The adoption of draft opinions on the safety of six food colours is on hold pending EFSA's review of the Southampton study on certain food additives and hyperactivity in children. Read



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Oregano, rosemary extracts promise omega-3 preservation
Extracts from oregano and rosemary could extend the shelf-life of omega-3-rich fish oil, suggests new research from the US... Read


Sensor designed to inspect cylindrical containers
A new sensor device is designed for the high-speed, non-stop inspection of randomly oriented cylindrical containers, providing an automated way for a company to check if its packaged products meet quality... Read


Zapped water marketed as alternative to chemical cleaners
A new technology on the market electrically activates plain tap water, making it behave like a powerful detergent without any added chemicals, according to its manufacturer... Read


GM feed warning could spark additional consumer resistance
Nearly all the milk, dairy products and pork in the UK are produced from animals fed on genetically modified (GM) crops, and none are labelled, according to a study by an organic lobby group... Read


UK to boost fees for meat inspections
Slaughterhouses in the UK could soon face an 8 per cent increase in hygiene inspection charges, under proposals made by the Food Standards Agency (FSA)... Read

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