Roquette says EFSA sweetener opinions apply to fibre too
French supplier Roquette says recent positive health claim opinions from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) linking sugar replacers with dental health, are applicable to soluble fibres.
Archives for April 27, 2011
Confectionery: People on the move
Wrigley UK has appointed US Coca-Cola global marketing director for sports & energy, Daniela Campari, as UK marketing director to ‘re-invigorate’ its brands.
COOL discussions expose MEPs’ ignorance about food industry
Country of Origin Labelling (COOL) discussions exposed ignorance among Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) about the food manufacturing and supply chain, said Nick Stuart, Biscuit, Cake, Chocolate and Confectionery (BCCC) sector group chairman.
LycoRed launches beta carotene yellow-orange colour
LycoRed is launching a new water-soluble beta-carotene colour, which can be used as a natural colour to generate the same orange and yellow hues as out-of-favour Southampton colours Quinoline Yellow and Sunset Yellow.
Europe-wide confectioners target of lighter twist wrap for chews
Moneta' is targeting the wider European market with its sustainable twist wrap for chewable candies, following take-up of the recently enhanced BOPP film by confectioners in Slovakia and Germany.
Special edition: Dry food packaging
Compostable films may offer best green option for dried foods
A lack of recycling options makes compostable materials the best option for flexible packaging films in the dry food market, according to Innovia Films.