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Europe: More knowledge needed to ensure safe use of botanicals in food
The challenges related to assessing the safety of botanicals in foods and food supplements and regulating their use were highlighted at a conference held...
Europe: Premium private label drinks gaining presence in supermarkets
More private label drinks products can be found in supermarket aisles reserved for ‘premium’ name brands, a new report by Canadean finds.
According to the...
Americas: USP proposes documents into Food Chemicals Codex, introduces guidance on food fraud
The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) is proposing new monographs and introducing the Guidance on Food Fraud Mitigation to be included in its Food Chemicals...
Europe: No spill, squeezable pouch with valve
The GualapackGroup and Aptar are launching a premade No-Spill spouted pouch solution that has the Aptar SimpliSqueeze valve in the squeezable, Cheer Pack spouted...
Americas: Future of omega-3 market looks bright, Cargill tells FNI
At least 98% of consumers have now heard of omega-3 oils and more are likely to purchase products containing α-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid...
Europe: Apricot kernels pose risk of cyanide poisoning
Eating more than one large or three small raw apricot kernels in a serving can exceed safe levels.
Toddlers consuming even one small apricot...
World: Consumers snack with health, functionality in mind, says Nielsen survey
Globally, consumers spent US$374 billion on snack foods annually between 2013 and 2014, a year-over-year increase of 2%, according to a Nielsen report.
While Europe...
Europe: Swedish Rheumatism Association approves five more Tetra Pak packages for ease of use
Tetra Pak said five more of its packages have been certified by the Swedish Rheumatism Association (SRA) for their ease of use, bringing a...
Americas: Younger US consumers want clean label fats, report
Millennials and Generation Z consumers in the US are the most inclined to view any type of fat not only as permissible, but as...
Asia Pacific: Tate & Lyle triples site capacity in China
Tate & Lyle's STA-Lite polydextrose facility in Nantong, Jiangsu Province, China has completed its expansion and upgrades and it is now on line.
This expansion...