Third of European children are obese, warns report
More than one third of European children are obese or overweight, according to the latest report from research organisation Datamonitor.
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New studies fail to challenge opinion on ochratoxin A, says EFSA
New research does not contradict or change the conclusions drawn in the European Food Safety Authority’s opinion on ochratoxin A (OTA) in foods such as cocoa products and liquorice, claims the Parma-based agency.
Aerial conveyor said to ensure efficient handling of fragile goods
A single point of transfer from loading to discharge is claimed to make the new multi-axis, overhead Gough Elecon bucket conveyor and elevator system suitable for applications requiring gentle handling in bakery and confectionery manufacturing.
Chupa Chups facility relocated as Asia-Pacific demand grows
Perfetti van Melle, the Dutch-Italian confectioner, has announced plans to relocate a Chupa Chups production factory in Spain in order to adapt production capacity to global market demand, with recent gains reported in the Asia-Pacific region.