Hundreds of British milk farmers picketed outside Arla and Robert Wiseman Dairy plants last night, protesting over plans to cut the price paid to suppliers for raw milk.
ConfectioneryNews.com explores how the leading players are gearing up for a PR brand building exercise that comes around only once every four years and asks how high-fat, high-sugar chocolate can be reconciled with the health charged London Olympics.
Barry Callebaut has received a positive opinion from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) for a health claim linking cocoa to improved blood flow in news that has been welcomed by the broader confectionery industry.
National Starch Food Innovation has been granted health claims for its maize and barley ingredients and the firm’s EU regulatory manager said this should drive business within Europe and beyond.
Naturally antioxidant-rich coriander leaves improve the sensory and bakery characteristics of white bread significantly, while also prompting enhanced shelf-life, according to researchers.
Mexican bakery manufacturer Grupo Bimbo has established an alliance with Mercedes-Benz for eco-friendly vans that it claims will reduce operating costs by 30% compared to its last vehicles.
Gluten-free foods could benefit from highly fibrous fruit flours developed from the by-product of juice and cider production, according to a senior researcher.
Graham Packaging hopes to tap US growth in refrigerated juice and drinks with a new carafe-style PET bottle pitched as an alternative to gable-top cartons, traditional plastic bottles and glass.
Quail International was cited for 23 violations totalling more than US$92,000 (€75,000) by the US Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has denied it ordered HIV tests on sewing needles found in six turkey sandwiches on flights into the US, as investigations into the incident continue on both sides of the Atlantic.
Chevys Fresh Mex, a full-service Mexican restaurant chain in the US, has announced that it has introduced new kids menus featuring healthy, seasonal items.
United Biscuits, a manufacturer of biscuits, snacks and cakes in the UK, has introduced KP Jumbo Nut Mixes in two varieties - Jumbo Salted Nut Mix and Unsalted Fruit & Nut Mix.
Preparing food on surfaces that contain some amount of the element copper, known as copper alloys can help in lowering the number of food poisoning cases due to Salmonella and possibly other bacteria, according to a new study by researchers at University
US-based food distribution company, Nash Finch, has reported a net loss of $84.97m for Q2 2012, compared to a net profit of $10.05m for the same quarter of fiscal 2011.
Japanese technology firm Fujitsu is set to launch a new cloud-based platform, which can help farmers to keep track of crop yields and growth data, and make informed decisions.
