Lack of progress in voluntary salt reduction targets, survey finds
Food manufacturers have been accused of “pathetic progress” on salt reduction efforts after a new survey found that two rashers of bacon were saltier...
Industry takes aim at documentary proposing vegan fix to earth’s ills
A documentary purporting that switching to a vegan diet to mitigate climate change and provide healthy nutrition to a growing population has been derided...
Proposals to ban energy drinks ‘unscientific’, report claims
Plans to ban the sale of energy drinks to teenagers have been lambasted as “unscientific” and “discriminatory” by a new report from the Institute...
Sweet success – sugar levels drop in UK yogurts
A survey of yogurt ingredients show that sugar levels have significantly decreased in the last two years, but concerns about overall nutritional content remain.
Scientists...
BRCGS and Lloyd’s Register partner to benefit food makers
BRCGS, the provider of safety and quality standard certification programmes, has partnered with Lloyd’s Register (LR) to offer BRCGS global certificated manufacturers a range...
Exercise advice on food labels welcomed, but more research needed, says...
Research has suggested that labelling food with physical activity calorie equivalent (PACE) information which shows how many minutes of physical activity is needed to...
Festive hot drinks ‘loaded’ with sugar, high street survey finds
Festive hot drinks are a popular Christmas past time but despite the government’s voluntary sugar reduction programme, many high street coffee chains are failing...
Australia’s biggest drinks businesses report 7% sugar reduction
The largest beverage companies in Australia have collectively announced a 7% reduction in sugar in the first progress report on the industry’s sugar reduction...
Comprehensive contaminates testing as FoodChain ID acquires Diversified Laboratories
FoodChain ID, a platform providing technology enabled food safety, quality and sustainability solutions, has acquired Diversified Laboratories, creating a comprehensive contaminates testing solutions offering.
Based...
Romer Labs expands food allergen analytical services with FAC acquisition
Romer Labs, a provider of diagnostic solutions for the agricultural, food and feed industries, has expanded its food allergen analytical service capabilities with the...
