New film options for the Easy-opening of packaged food 24-Nov-2016 By Paul Gander Film technology is increasingly being deployed to resolve problems of pack openability and inclusivity, with brand-owners keen not to exclude the growing proportion of consumers with limited strength and dexterity.
Groceries code boss asks Tesco to review supplier policy 30-Sep-2014 By Michael Stones Tesco has been asked to examine its behaviour towards suppliers by the Groceries Code Adjudicator Christine Tacon.
Demand for beef ‘robust’ despite horse meat scandal 11-Feb-2013 By Mike Stones Consumers’ appetite for assured, quality beef has remained “robust”, despite the horse meat scandal, says the English Beef and Lamb Executive (EBLEX).
Dossiers seeking approval for health claims are 'poor quality' Dossiers seeking approval for health claims are 'poor quality' 04-Dec-2008 The quality of some dossiers submitted by applicants hoping to gain approval to make health claims under article 14 of the Nutrition and Health...
Beauty claims 'only skin deep' 27-Dec-2006 By Elaine Watson Rapidly growing sector needs more science-based proof, claims nutriceuticals expert
Food poisoning investigations require risk balance 10-Oct-2005 As the number of confirmed cases of E.coli in Wales climbs to 157, a food safety expert has highlighted the problems of investigating and managing...