Heinz to use potato peels to help cut energy costs
US-based food producer Heinz has unveiled ambitious plans to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 20 per cent by 2015 by using energy generated from potato peel.
Archives for May 27, 2008
Wolff pledges to fight illegal honey claims
Ingredients company Alfred L Wolff is vigorously denying accusations against two of its US executives who were arrested for allegedly importing honey from China mislabelled as coming from Russia and the Ukraine.
Wrigley takeover renews pressure on Hershey
Last month's surprise takeover of gum maker Wrigley by confectionery giant Mars has led to renewed speculation over the future of arch rival Hershey.
Salt reduction reaches limit for biscuits and cakes
Many UK biscuit and cake products have reached their salt-reduction limit, thanks to bakers' efforts to cut salt components, according to Barbara Gallani, manager of the Food and Drink Federation's Biscuit, Cake, Chocolate and Confectionery section...