Archives for July 9, 2007

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Private label bakery keeps strong market position

By  Karen Willmer

Private label bakery products continue to hold a strong foothold in the growing UK market, accounting for 58 per cent of sales by value, according to a study by Nielsen.

Marketing to kids in spotlight, obesity report postponed

By  Lorraine Heller

A task force designed to examine the link between food advertising and childhood obesity has delayed the release of its formal report to take into account the new marketing measures expected to be imminently announced by major food firms.

EFSA condemns Red 2G colour as carcinogen

By  Jess Halliday

EFSA has issued a damning opinion on the safety of food colour Red 2G (E128), the first under its reassessment programme and a strong indication of a sea-change in the use of additives in processed foods.