Getting metal out of chocolate
8 August 2016 | By Bunting Magnetics
A Guide to the Best Locations for Magnetic Separators and Metal Detectors in a Chocolate Production Line...
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Coca-Cola Vietnam to face fine following inspection
8 August 2016 | By Roy Manuell
Following an inspection last month, Coca-Cola Vietnam are to face a hefty US$19,300 fine from the Vietnamese health ministry for contravening food safety expectations.
Alfalfa sprouts probable cause of US salmonella outbreak
8 August 2016 | By Roy Manuell
According to US authorities, alfalfa sprouts represent the likely cause of 30 cases of Salmonella, with fingers currently being pointed at supplier Sprouts Extraordinaire...
Nestlé, Ferrero and Mondelēz argue that share bags can be a part of portion control
8 August 2016 | By Roy Manuell
Three of the world’s leading confectioners have come out against critics that share bags explicitly contravene the industry’s push for portion-controlled products.
New health app bridges the gap between nutrition and technology
8 August 2016 | By New Food magazine
Spanish biotech company Monteloeder has signalled an exciting new era in nutrition with the launch of a new mobile health app that allows consumers to track the benefits of using its NutroxSun™ oral suncare formulation.
Fonterra’s waste not, want not approach to wastewater
8 August 2016 | By New Food magazine
New wastewater treatment technology at Fonterra’s Edendale site is turning dairy waste into fertiliser that is helping local pastures flourish.
Problems rife at Special K as Kellogg plan ‘aggressive’ overhaul
8 August 2016 | By Roy Manuell
Kellogg’s iconic but underperforming Special K brand has continued to undermine sales performances in the US snacks segment of the company.
Argentina celebrates new beef deal with China
5 August 2016 | By Roy Manuell
Despite a fundamental disagreement on an antibiotics contamination which saw a significant shipment of its meat destroyed by the Chinese government, Argentina is celebrating the renewal of a key beef trade deal.
Row intensifies over Olympic Games ‘junk food’ promotion
5 August 2016 | By Roy Manuell
Olympic sponsors, notably McDonald’s and Coca Cola have, once again, been subject to extensive criticism for using the Olympics as a marketing tool for unhealthy food, landing the UK’s Food and Drink Federation (FDF) in trouble for comments made on the issue.
USP launches new Food Fraud Database to support increased FDA food safety regulations
5 August 2016 | By Roy Manuell
The new Food Fraud Database release from the U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) will seek to increase brand protection and support FDA regulations on food safety in strong step towards assessing the hazards potentially present in specific food supply chains.
Supermarkets accused of ‘promoting’ obesity
5 August 2016 | By Roy Manuell
In a study carried out by the consumer group Which?, the major UK supermarkets have been found to be significantly more likely to offer discounts and promotions on unhealthy items, such as confectionery, compared to healthier options
IKEA recall a further six products in allergy scare
5 August 2016 | By Roy Manuell
IKEA has expanded a recall, originally initiated in June, to a six further products due to the inadequate labelling of products containing almonds and hazelnuts.
Villaume Kal joins NIZO as new CEO
4 August 2016 | By NIZO
NIZO food research, a global contract research organisation for companies in the food and health industries, is pleased to welcome Villaume Kal as the new CEO as of August 2016.
Food waste in Italy to be slashed by revolutionary new law
4 August 2016 | By Roy Manuell
Food waste is to be tackled by new measures in a law passed by the Italian Senate that will make it easier for businesses and farmers to donate excess produce to charities and those in need.
British beer could beat Brexit blues for local pubs
4 August 2016 | By SIBA
SIBA, the Society of Independent Brewers, is predicting a boost in consumer passion for British beers from local craft breweries as past experience of economic down-turn shows consumers to prefer prefer local ales over mainstream beers.
