Pret a Manger’s allergy incidents: a sign of lacking labelling regulation?
Following the allergy related death of a Pret a Manger customer in 2016, an inquest has found that six related cases of allergic reactions had been logged in the year...
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Behind the process: emulsifiers and blending
Emulsifiers are ubiquitous in food products because they help otherwise unmixable ingredients blend together. – making salad dressings, ice cream and cream cheese smooth. Jim Banks speaks to Michelle Maynard,...
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October’s top news stories
Conagra Brands completed the acquisition of Pinnacle Foods for $10.9bn, and Nestlé USA has partnered with three start-ups. Foodprocessing-technology.com wraps-up key news stories from October 2018.
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August’s top news stories
BASF acquired Bayer’s global vegetable seeds business, and PBH acquired a 62.6% stake in Yorkshire Valley Farms. Foodprocessing-technology.com wraps-up key news stories from August 2018.
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Authenticity & heritage: building brands on premium quality and trustworthiness
Consumers are placing increasing value on food that can offer both high quality and a brand that the consumer feels they can trust. Using research from GlobalData, Callum Tyndall takes...
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July’s top news stories
Royal DSM has introduced a new enzymatic solution and Unilever has completed sale of its spreads business. Foodprocessing-technology.com wraps-up key news stories from July 2018.
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Probiotics: resetting the balance
The intestinal tract is the organ in the body that digests and absorbs food. It is populated by trillions of bacteria that are required for keeping the body healthy. These...
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Fresh ideas: microwave-assisted thermal sterilisation food processing technology
MATS technology is attracting interest from foodservice operations as well as food and beverage companies. Using research from an upcoming GlobalData report, Eloise McLennan rounds up the key features of...
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Communicating information: label legalities
Once used simply to display basic product information, labelling has become far more sophisticated over time, and consumers are increasingly relying on them in the making of their purchasing decisions....
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June’s top news stories
Royal DSM introduced a new benzoate-free variant of Accelerzyme CPG, annd Bayer acquired Monsato for a consideration of $63bn. Foodprocessing-technology.com wraps-up key news stories from June 2018.
