News briefs: Fairtrade, Salmonella and Ruza Russia
An Archbishop calls for consumers to buy Fairtrade chocolate, Fox discovers Salmonella at a plant and Russian factory Ruza is rumoured to be for sale.
Archives for October 31, 2007
Europe takes 'wait-and-see' stance on diacetyl flavouring
EU regulators and processors say they are examining the use of diacetyl for foods, following reports of hundreds of US workers falling ill from a deadly lung disease linked to the inhalation of the popcorn flavouring chemical.
Galam, Atomer, strengthen position in EU fructose market
Israeli fructose supplier Galam Group will take a majority share in the Spanish company Atomer SL, building on the market demand for natural sweeteners with a low Glycemic Index and calorie count.