Reduction in salt intake likely cause of lower death rates from heart disease in England The 15 per cent fall in dietary salt intake over the past decade in England is likely to have had a key role in the 40 per cent drop in deaths from ...
Tags: Agriculture, Food, Health
Research by Smithers Pira has determined that the authenticity and trust of brand owners and their products is growing in importance in the eyes of consumers. Given increased scrutiny in the wake of high profile food recalls over the last ...
Tags: Metal Packaging, Packaging, Printing, food packaging
TwinTech technology provides optimal climate inside fridge for longer-lasting freshness whilst preventing build-up of frost in freezer by utilizing separate cooling systems for both compartments. As the chosen supplier to almost 50% of ...
Tags: Consumer Electronics, Electrolux, fridges
US-based Universal Corporation will establish a new subsidiary, Carolina Innovative Food Ingredients, marking its foray into fruit and vegetable food ingredients market. The new unit will engage in the development of food grade dehydrated ...
Simplot launches new Birds Eye brand 'steamfresh' vegetables and cheese sauce Food manufacturer Simplot Australia has launched a new Birds Eye SteamFresh Vegetables and Cheese Sauce range in Australia. The Company said the latest ...
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Crown has received the European Commission (EC) approval to acquire Spanish food cans and ends manufacturer Mivisa Envases from investment funds managed by affiliates of The Blackstone Group, N+1 Mercapital and management, for €1.2bn. ...
Tags: Food Cans, EC granted approval
New Zealand-based gourmet fresh chilled soup and meal manufacturer Pitango has launched a new "home-style" Free Range Chicken and Vegetable Soup, in time for the seasonal shift towards the colder months. The soup, which Pitango said is ...
Tags: Agriculture, Food
German flavors and fragrances producer Symrise is in talks to acquire French ingredients maker Diana for around €1.3bn. The proposed deal will strengthen Symrise's presence in the flavor and nutrition market, and allow it to ...
Electrical engineering, instrument-making, radio engineering: Domestic appliances (refrigerators, washing and sewing machines, vacuum cleaners, hygienic machines for cooking and kitchen work, electric instrument) Lightning wares, ...
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When it comes to Halal food, most people think of meat products only. However, Muslims must ensure that all foods, particularly processed foods, pharmaceuticals and non food items like cosmetics are also Halal. Often these products contain ...
Tags: Halal Certification, certification, Certification Rules, Halal
ACE Group today advised that companies in the food and drink industry could face more claims from consumers as a result of new European food labeling regulations that come into force later this year. The purpose of the new regulation is ...
Global multiline property and casualty insurer ACE has cautioned food and beverage (F&B) manufacturers to be ready for more product liability claims, as new EU food labelling regulation takes effect this year. The new regulation, which is ...
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Major Western Australian dairy processor and fruit juice manufacturer Harvey Fresh has been sold to Italian dairy group Parmalat for about $117 million. Parmalat's Australian subsidiary is one of Australia's major manufacturers of dairy ...
Tags: Agriculture, Food, dairy products, milk, yoghurt
Belgian frozen food firms Ardo and Dujardin Foods have entered into an agreement to merge their activities. The financial terms of the transaction have not been disclosed. The move is aimed at creating a strong working platform that ...
Tags: Dujardin Foods, frozen food, Ardo
Six major categories of plastic packaging help to significantly reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions compared to packaging alternatives made with other materials. A recent study: "Impact of Plastics Packaging on Life Cycle ...
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