Archives for June 17, 2013

EFSA calls for safety tests for six food dyes – including five Southampton colours

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has recommended further safety tests for six food dyes – including five of the so-called Southampton Six colours – although it says currently there is no reason to revise the acceptable daily intake (ADI).

Caries and gingivitis sugar free gum benefits questioned: Study

Colombian researchers have questioned the clinical benefits of sugar free chewing gum to prevent dental caries and gingivitis after a double-blind, randomized controlled trial. A scientist from Mondelez has doubted the findings.

SNACKEX 2013: CONFERENCE SESSIONS

Eurozone crisis rocks consumer sentiment but snacks stay safe: AC Nielsen

The Eurozone crisis has hit consumer sentiment hard, but food spend has remained more or less the same with snacks and confectionery leading value growth, says AC Nielsen.

Salmonella scare forces recall for Aussie confectioner

Aust Aria has issued a recall for a product it fears may be contaminated with salmonella.

Frutarom: ‘We want to expand our functional foods business’

Swiss-Israeli flavours and ingredients house Frutarom wants a greater slice of the global functional foods and drinks market with new investment and initiatives to tap markets like the Americas and Asia and the “sensitive” European market.

Nestlé’s answer to non-melting chocolate

Nestlé has followed in the footsteps of Mondelez by coming up with its own non-melting chocolate, which could prove a game changer in emerging markets with hot climates.