Australian sugar tax remains in new budget
Australian food and beverage makers face another year of tax on sugar but some further tax deductions when buying machinery, shows the new budget.
Archives for May 10, 2006
Roquette riding fast growth in Chinese confectionery
Confectionery companies in China are rapidly catching up with other markets by offering healthier, sugar-free products, but not without their own traditional flavours and texture, says leading ingredient supplier Roquette.
Nestlé rolls out smart label for Maggi brand
Nestlé will roll out a wider range of products using a smart label that indicates the remaining shelf life.
Test speeds up pathogen detection for dairy sector
An alternative to the traditional microbiological tests for ultra heat treated (UHT) and extended shelf life (ESL) dairy products speeds up assessments by over two days, according to its manufacturer.
Nestlé removes artificial colours from Smarties
Pursuing a consumer health trend Nestle Rowntree has decided to eliminated artificial colours from its Smarties brand of confectionary.