Europe: EFSA’s assessment on aspartame concludes sweetener is safe at current levels of exposure
Aspartame and its breakdown products are safe for human consumption at current levels of exposure, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) concludes in its...
Europe: SPX to establish powdered infant formula plant in France for export to China
SPX Corporation has been awarded a contract valued in excess of $50 million from Synutra France International, a subsidiary of Synutra International Inc.
The contract...
Europe: Printpack wins Label of the Year at UK Packaging Awards
UK-based company Printpack was awarded first prize in the Label of the Year category at the UK Packaging Awards held in London on November...
Europe: Givaudan recognized as top performer in climate change survey
Givaudan has been recognized as a top, ‘A-band’ performer in the CDP’s 350 Climate Change 2013 Report for Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
The CDP, previously...
Europe: New research indicates Betapol supports infant brain development
IOI Loders Croklaan has announced positive outcomes of scientific research on Betapol and potential effects on infant brain development.
The outcomes suggest that OPO –...
Europe: AAK, Premier Foods sign three-year collaboration, product co-development
Britain’s Premier Foods has selected AarhusKarlshamn (AAK UK) as its long term co-development partner for the supply of vegetable oils, fats and related food...
Europe: Dairy Crest wins two sustainability awards
Dairy Crest has been recognized at two awards ceremonies for its efforts on making its whole supply chain more sustainable, which include working with...
Europe: Arla Foods Ingredient’s first Castello pop-up store opens in The Netherlands
Arla Foods Ingredient’s global premium cheese brand Castello opened its first pop-up store in The Netherlands on October 25, 2013.
The colorful ‘experience store’ is...
Europe: TUV SUD set to report €2B in revenue, hires 1,200 staff in 2013
TUV SUD has employed 20,000 staff worldwide at the end of 2013, including 1,200 new hires.
"Since 2005, we have created at least 1,000 new...
Europe: Roquette receives favorable opinion from EFSA
Roquette has received a favorable opinion from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) concerning a 13.5 health claim, which relates to the company’s NUTRIOSE...