Biotrace launches two new allergen testing kits
UK-based Biotrace International has launched two allergen testing kits for detecting egg and peanut traces in food.
Archives for May 25, 2005
Drink to boost circulation to launch in UK
A tomato-based drink, thought to be the first to food to claim that it benefits the heart and circulation, is set to reach the UK market this year, writes Dominique Patton.
Cargill races into number three pectin position on Citrico deal
Hydrocolloid industry sees competition step up a gear as US ingredients firm Cargill, for the first time, buys into the pectin market through the acquisition of Citrico, reports Lindsey Partos.
Dairy Crest FY profits fall, makes functional milk debut
UK milk processor Dairy Crest announces a small slip in full year profits and makes its first foray into the burgeoning functional foods market - something which should provide its liquid milk division with greater long-term stability, Tom Armitage...
First omega-3 milks in UK target demand for brain food
The first omega-3 milks to hit the UK market will benefit from increasing demand for healthy children's food, following a wave of media reports on research into brain food and the poor quality of school lunches, writes Dominique Patton.
MEPs debate food health claims, vitamin additives
Members of the European Parliament are today debating and voting on proposals for two new controversial pieces of proposed legislation that will affect food processors - one toput restrictions on the health claims they make about their products, the...
EU considers regulation of vitamin, mineral additives
Proposals to create a list of about 100 vitamins and mineral substances that may be added to foods are being debated in the European Parliament today, part of the long process of harmonising food legislation in the bloc, reports Ahmed ElAmin.