Which? lampoons junk food ad ban
British consumer watchdog Which? has branded the new junk food advertising ban a "sham", saying broadcasting regulator Ofcom wasted its opportunity to veto food industry commercials that target young children.
Archives for April 27, 2006
Industry awaits regulator's review of aspartame
Food processors are waiting with bated breath for the release next week of an EU regulatory review either confirming or rejecting the results of a scientific study claiming that aspartame poses a cancer risk.
Novozymes reports solid start to 2006
Novozymes reported an increase in operating profit for the first quarter of 2006, providing a good basis for further expansion.
Emulsifiers vital for chocolate coating, says Palsgaard
Palsgaard, which has launched a range of ingredients designed to ensure the stable production of low-fat and cost-effective ice cream coatings, explains why emulsifiers are so important.
Scharffen Berger taps premium chocolate demand
A San Francisco-based confectioner is tapping demand for premium chocolate through careful attention to the entire chocolate-making process.
Lead contamination prompts US candy recall
An Oregon chocolate manufacturer has recalled batches of organic confectionery after fears that the products could contain high levels of lead.