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Ministers on board with ‘Southampton six’ phase-out

Jess Halliday — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 11:00:00 +0100

UK ministers have agreed with a Food Standards Agency proposal on voluntary phasing out of the ‘Southampton six’ food colours by the end of 2009, according the agency’s chief executive.

Certificate system enables more support for sustainable palm oil

Jess Halliday — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 11:00:00 +0100

The first shipment of sustainable palm oil is set to arrive in Europe next week; but even if manufacturers do not use the oil directly they can still buy into the movement with certificates that allow them to state their support, explained the RSPO president.

EU scraps regulations on forbidden fruit

Gavin Kermack — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 11:00:00 +0100

Ugly and misshapen fruit and vegetables are to be permitted for sale in Europe for the first time – but equal rights are still a dream for many grocery items covered by separate regulations.

China melamine scare may play into big dairy brands' hands

Neil Merrett — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 11:00:00 +0100

The global furore over the recent melamine contamination scandal in China appears to have driven major shifts in the country’s dairy industry, not all of them to the detriment of manufacturers, says a new report.

Italian biscuit maker gets first bite of Barliv

Jess Halliday — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 11:00:00 +0100

The first product using Cargill’s Barliv heart health ingredient is expected to hit shelves next month, following a long period of technical play and awareness-building on its cholesterol control effects.

Kerry anticipates five-year growth story in Russia

Jess Halliday — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:00:00 +0100

Kerry Ingredients and Flavours is expecting to see considerable growth in its business in Russia over the next five years, as a result of both its global customers investing in the country and its own investment efforts.

Beijing Olympic Games clean-up a dirty business

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:00:00 +0100

This year’s Beijing Olympic Games may have been good for China’s public image but the smooth running of the event was built on multiple state-prompted sacrifices and the food ingredients industry was one of the lambs that copped it in the neck for ‘the greater good’.

Convenience driving Western European juice boost - analyst

Neil Merrett — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:00:00 +0100

Fruit loving western Europeans are increasingly turning to beverages like juices, smoothies and nectars in their hunt for a more convenient health kick as regional sales of the products were up by 1.6 per cent last year to €23 billion, says new findings.

DoH and FDF move up a gear in struggle against obesity

Gavin Kermack — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:00:00 +0100

New steps in food’s role in the fight against obesity in the UK are being taken today by the DoH and the FDF.

EDA suggests time is right for milk price rethink

Neil Merrett — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:00:00 +0100

‘Significant changes’ are required in the approach of European politicians and dairy industries to milk pricing, says the head of the European Dairy Association (EDA).