The European Commission is currently reviewing the existing regulatory framework on food contact materials, in particular Directive 84/500/EEC for ceramic articles. Among the discussed features of this revision are: the extension of the ...
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A NASA spacecraft is sending back evidence that a deep crater on Mars once held a groundwater-fed lake. The information is further evidence that the Red Planet has a history of water. Last fall, NASA scientists discovered evidence ...
Arla Foods Ingredients has revealed plans to invest EUR120m (US$160.1m) in the establishment of a lactose manufacturing facility in Denmark. The plant will be constructed next to the firm's existing main protein factory in Jutland, and ...
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The redesign, which focuses on two lizards, comes as Britvic Soft Drinks is planning to launch the two-year-old brand in the UK market. The energy drink contains caffeine, guarana and ginseng and has been on trial in Norway since 2009. ...
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Bravo! Cucina Italiana and Brio Tuscan Grille, subsidiaries of Bravo I Brio Restaurant Group, has introduced new Lighter Side menu in US. The new menu features Lighter Side of Tuscany and Lighter Side of Rome, said the company. Brio's ...
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Arla Foods Ingredients has introduced a protein solution which enables yogurt manufacturers to produce Greek-style yogurts on their existing plant with significantly reduced levels of wastage. Arla noted that its new range of Nutrilac ...
PepsiCo will begin using a number of British-sourced ingredients for its line of Walkers crisps. The move aims to emphasise Walkers' "taste and quality" and will include a brand refresh and marketing campaign, PepsiCo said. Across its ...
Doubts have been raised about the validity of the DNA analysis that detected horse meat in burgers at Irish beef processing plants, as the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) refuses to release the scientific report of the findings. ...
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Health Canada has requested all manufacturers of botulinum toxin products to revise their product labels in a bid to help prevent medication errors with their use. According to Health Canada, the new labeling should reflect in such a way ...
Food safety labels and biodegradable packaging supplier in the UK, Planglow has launched the new 14-piece Gastro Collection, a comprehensive range of deli-style products. The company's new range, which creates a better presentation for ...
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Japanese ingredients company Ajinomoto has commissioned its new umami seasoning repacking plant in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The facility is located in the Tongi Industrial Area of Dhaka. Ajinomoto noted that strengthening and increasing the ...
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US-based Essential Edibles has launched a natural energy supplement, which is designed to provide nine hours of herbal energy with a single serving. The fat-free and sugar-free supplement comes in a simple capsule form and has no ...
UK organic baby food producer Organix has extended its range to include a home cooking line. Cook with Organix has been developed to help meet the growing desire amongst parents to cook their children's food from scratch, the company ...
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The latest batch of reports from the just-food research store includes health claim strategies for food and drinks firms, social media strategies for food companies and super grains. Health Claim Strategies for Food and Drinks ...
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US-based RPC Bramlage-Wiko's innovative patented Gizmo closure has been selected for a new range of natural drinks launched in the US. Providing a pressurized bottle cap where all the ingredients are contained and released only when the ...
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