Crown Prince cites consumer driven motives for BPA free cans
Crown Prince Seafood is phasing out bisphenol A (BPA) in its cans linings due to consumer concern about the substance.
Archives for March 19, 2012
Coffee poses no threat to hearts, may reduce diabetes risk: EPIC data
The consumption of coffee does not increase the risk of heart disease and may reduce the risk of developing diabetes by up to 30%, says results of the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC) study.
Caramel color controversy: New approach needed to assess chemical safety?
Some caramel color suppliers have changed their processes to avoid a cancer warning label in California – but current methods and data to assess its potential carcinogenicity in humans are limited, according to associate director of the National...
Krones suggests EU trend towards juices and milk-based mixed drinks with natural fruit content
German beverage machinery supplier Krones says that interest in premium juices and milk-based mixed drinks with natural fruit pieces is growing in key European markets, in the wake of its recent Twin-Flow concept launch.
Smurfit Kappa says £98m investment to ensure continuity and quality of supply
Smurfit Kappa (SK) said a £98m (€118m) investment in one of its major paper mills will both boost and secure supply of materials for its entire packaging operations in the UK and Ireland.
CODEX-sanctioned gluten testing method may ‘underestimate’ values in hydrolysed foods such as beer, researcher claims
Spanish researchers claim to have developed a cheaper, faster and more accurate method for detecting gluten levels in hydrolysed foods, and found that numerous products tested, including beers, using their new assay showed gliadin levels well in excess...
Red Bull billionaire co-owner Yoovidhya dies of natural causes
The co-owner of Red Bull, Thai business mogul Chaleo Yoovidhya, died of natural causes at the weekend, according to the nation's national news agency MCOT.