UK PM says a sugar tax could be on the cards
In a shock U-turn, the UK Prime Minister David Cameron says he will consider a sugar tax as a measure to fight obesity.
Archives for January 8, 2016
Winemaking waste shows antioxidant and anti-cholesterol benefits: Study
Researchers say polyphenols from winemaking by-product red grape pomice has potential as a functional ingredient in nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.
Clondalkin designs lidding capsules for Unilever’s T.O by Lipton tea machine
Clondalkin Flexible Packaging Bury (formerly Chadwicks) has partnered with Unilever to launch tea pods for T.O by Lipton, which it claims is a ‘revolutionary’ tea machine which took five years to develop.
EquipNet opens office in Brazil after surge of international firms moving to the region buying pre-owned equipment
EquipNet has opened an office in Sao Paulo because it says it has seen an increase in the use of pre-owned F&B manufacturing equipment, due to an increasing number of international firms moving to Brazil.
Tough new alcohol guidelines get mixed response
New guidelines on the amount of alcohol people should drink in a week have received a lukewarm reaction from scientists and lobby groups.
Dispatches from FiE, Paris
Refreshment and nutrition drive demand for vegetable ingredients
Vegetable ingredients are winning favor with consumers who value them as a healthy part of their diet, but how will the category evolve in 2016 and beyond?