EFSA review dismisses artificial sweetener critics
EFSA has dismissed Italian and Danish studies that had questioned the safety of artificial sweeteners, concluding that neither paper gives cause to reconsider existing safety opinions.
Archives for March 1, 2011
Research links sugary drinks with high blood pressure risk
Sugar-sweetened beverages could increase the risk of developing high blood pressure, according to research published in the journal Hypertension.
New keg washing and racking machine goes compact
KHS has developed a compact keg washing and racking machine for small and medium sized brewers and other beverage makers.
New partnership targets premium tea market
Germany’s Döhler and Plantextrakt have formed a strategic partnership and unveiled a new tea concept, which they claim will open up the global premium quality tea drinks market.
Cold-active enzyme may reduce production costs: Fruit juice study
A cold-active enzyme identified yeast isolate may help to reduce production costs by clarifying fruit juices at lower temperatures, according to new research.
The balancing act of allergen labelling
The food industry has a responsibility to label allergenic ingredients as big and bold as they can – but also not to over-egg the slimmest of slim possibilities that a trace amount of an allergen may have slipped into a product.