Fraunhofer expert: nanoparticles don't migrate from food plastics
Nanoparticles from food and drink packaging will not migrate into the product, according to a prominent expert in the field.
Archives for April 1, 2013
Australian tastes
Milk bars losing out to servos as Australia gains a sweet tooth
Supermarket service stations are gaining ground on corner shops, and baked staples now losing out to chocolate and confectionery, according to new research from Australia.
Special EU protection proposed for Belgian chocolate
The Belgian confectionery association Choprabisco is considering applying for protected geographical indication for Belgian chocolate to protect authentic producers from imitations.
Fox’s Biscuits in ‘axing holidays’ row with union
Food manufacturer Fox’s Biscuits, now part of the 2 Sisters Food Group, has rejected claims by union Unite that it had acted meanly in allegedly "axing" its workers’ holiday entitlement.
RSPO disputes Rainforest Foundation palm oil food guide
A Rainforest Foundation ethical food product guide based on companies’ palm oil use unjustly discourages the use of palm oil even if it is sustainably sourced, claims the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO).
Green nutrition labels make candy seem healthier – study
Consumers think candy bars with green nutrition labels, such as those used by Mars, are healthier than ones with red or white labels containing the same calories, according to new research.