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Business News Mar 10,2010

Danish Companies to Research Potential for Overlooked Enzyme Sources

Danisco has, as part of a larger project group, been granted DKK 24 million from The Danish Council for Strategic Research to look into the nature of the enzymes derived from snakes, spiders and carnivorous plants.

Business News Mar 09,2010

US Beverage Industry Delivering On Calorie Reduction in Schools

In addition to the removal of full-calorie soft drinks from all schools, the shift towards more lower-calorie, smaller-portion beverages is also contributing to the overall reduction in calories available from beverages in schools.

Food Ingredients News Mar 08,2010

Univar and Diastatische Producten Create Malt Distribution Agreement

Leiden-based Diastatische Producten manufactures “all natural” malt products for use in a variety of food and drink products, including bakery goods, breakfast cereals, chocolate bars and instant drinks.

Regulatory News Mar 05,2010

Major US Salmonella Recall for Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Product

The FDA conducted an investigation at the facility after a customer of Basic Food Flavors reported finding Salmonella Tennessee in one production lot of HVP to the new FDA Reportable Food Registry.

Packaging & Technology News Mar 04,2010

InnoWare Plastic, Inc. Launches Foodservice Packaging Designed to Help Operators Drive Sales

No other microwavable food packaging product offers this consumer-convenience combined with the operational benefits of a one-piece container.

Packaging & Technology News Mar 04,2010

Cielo e Terra Repackages in Lean+Green Glass from O-I as Part of Socially Responsible Initiative

Its Freschello and Cielo table wine ranges are now bottled in lightweight Lean+Green glass packaging from O-I.

Regulatory News Mar 04,2010

FDA Warns 17 US Companies Over Labelling Violations

The violations cited in the warning letters include unauthorized health claims, unauthorized nutrient content claims, and the unauthorized use of terms such as “healthy,” and others that have strict, regulatory definitions.

Regulatory News Mar 03,2010

European Commission Approves GM Potato for Industrial Starch Use

Amflora (BASF) produces pure amylopectin starch used in certain technical applications. Food use is not foreseen. It was developed in collaboration with experts from the European starch industry to respond to the demand for pure amylopectin starch.

Packaging & Technology News Mar 02,2010

Campbell Launches New Pace Brand Package Designed for Club Store Channel

Campbell developed the new multi-layer, hot-fill PET jar with the support of Graham Packaging Company, L.P., York, PA. The smaller jars are designed to provide consumers greater convenience and usage flexibility.

Business News Mar 02,2010

FAO Calls for Biotechnology Application in Poor Countries

The conference in Guadalajara is reviewing past successes and failures of biotechnologies across the different food and agricultural sectors in developing countries. The meeting is not focused on genetically modified organisms (GMOs).

Food Ingredients News Mar 01,2010

WACKER Intensifies Biotech Focus

WACKER BIOSOLUTIONS will primarily focus on the growing sectors of food, pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, alongside its existing portfolio of fine chemicals and chemical intermediates.

Food Ingredients News Feb 26,2010

Research Finds Salt Levels in Many UK Soups Still Short of Targets

CASH surveyed 575 ready to eat soups including fresh (chilled), ready to eat (canned and pouches) and high street chain café soups and included both branded and supermarket own-label products.

Regulatory News Feb 25,2010

Vast Majority of Second ‘General Function’ Health Claims Negatively Assessed by EFSA

Of the 416 health claims, just 9 were positively assessed, 14 were said to provide insufficient evidence, 125 were not characterised and 291 received a negative opinion.

Regulatory News Feb 25,2010

EFSA Issues Scientific Opinion on Oregano and Lemon Balm Extracts as Food Additives

The Panel notes that the specifications as proposed by the petitioner are not in line with what would be expected for a botanical or botanical preparation and that the presence of compounds of concern such as for example estragole, carvacrol and thymol are not specified.

Packaging & Technology News Feb 24,2010

New McVitie’s Packaging Helps Retailers Grab Extra Sales

The new tubes pack design will encourage consumers to ‘Grab & Go’ and will be featured on McVitie’s Milk Chocolate Digestives, Dark Chocolate Digestives and Milk Chocolate HobNobs packs.

Packaging & Technology News Feb 24,2010

Casey Container Corp. Acquires Rights to New EcoPure Technology

Utilizing the new FDA-approved EcoPure technology, Casey Container plans to produce custom plastic container products that utilize standard polymers.

Packaging & Technology News Feb 24,2010

High Liner Foods New Pan-Sear Selects Packaging Design by Anthem Worldwide

The designs are fresh and light through the use of white, with strong appetite appeal through the plated photography, while staying true to the High Liner brand equities.

Packaging & Technology News Feb 24,2010

Closure Systems International and Has Plastik Announce Strategic Partnership in Turkey

This new alliance unites two highly successful and complementary businesses, enabling us to deliver more value to our customers," said Tim Carr, Vice-President and General Manager of CSI Europe.

Packaging & Technology News Feb 24,2010

PWP Launches New Tamper-Resistant Product Line Made from Post-Consumer Recycled PETE Bottles

The new Tamper-Resistant Rectangles offer a better tamper-resistant and leak resistant seal than what's currently available.

Business News Feb 24,2010

Nutrition Cluster Resilient as DSM Posts Q4 Loss

DSM said that Nutrition continued the strong performance trend in the fourth quarter. Sales volumes increased compared to 2008. Prices remained robust at a somewhat lower level compared to the end of 2008 / early 2009.

Business News Feb 23,2010

Kerry Group's 2009 Pre-Tax Profits Up 6% with Strong Ingredients Performance

The Group’s ingredients & flavours businesses achieved 2.9% underlying volume growth in 2009 but elimination of non-core activities associated with the business restructuring programme -3.3% and 4.2% lower pricing due to favourable raw material costs meant that sales revenue declined by 4.5% (LFL) to €3,261m.

Food Ingredients News Feb 22,2010

Kampffmeyer Launches Solution for Tomato Sauce with Delicate Texture

PURABIND PULP consists of physically treated wheat flour fractions. This binding system builds stable viscosities even in cold processes and can thus bind sauces permanently without heat application.

Food Ingredients News Feb 19,2010

Cognis Launches Innovative Lactose-Free Whipping Agent Based on Soy Protein

Lamequick VE 28 is based on soy protein and vegetable oil. As such, it is suitable for products that use claims such as “milk-protein free,” “lactose-free,” “100% vegetarian” or “100% vegan” in their marketing.

Packaging & Technology News Feb 18,2010

Aimia’s No Fear Extreme Energy in UK’s First Re-sealable Can

The UK's first ever re-sealable drinks can, will make history this month when new energy drink, 'No Fear Extreme Energy' hits the shelves.

Packaging & Technology News Feb 18,2010

The First Not-Round k3 Packaging from Greiner Packaging

Greiner Packaging employs its technological strength and networking power to the full for a new product from Kerrygold.