Heinz opens infant cereal plant in China
Heinz has opened a major production plant in southern China for its infant cereal and snacks business, keeping a paramount focus on safety and quality.
Archives for December 3, 2014
‘Palm oil free’ products could face legal challenge, say lawyers
Food manufacturers and palm oil producers could have a legal case against companies labelling products ‘palm oil free’, according to Paris-based lawyer Anne Bourdu.
Petition to limit palm oil attracts more than 50,000 signatures
More than 50,000 people have signed an Italian petition to limit the use of palm oil in processed foods, organised by food news and campaigning organisation Il Fatto Alimentare.
China
27 arrested for smuggling beef that had been banned amid BSE scare
After an 11-month manhunt, Chinese police have arrested 27 people suspected of being part of a smuggling ring that would bring beef into China at a time when BSE fears surrounded its source.
Hyaluronan supplements may decrease skin aging symptoms: Human data
Daily supplements of the high-viscosity macromolecular polymer hyaluronan (HA) may increase skin moisture in people with dry skin, and improve luster and suppleness of the face, says a new study from Japan.
Australia
Australian snackers opt for savoury, though most top brands are sweet
When it comes to Australia’s most popular snacks, it seems that tastes tend more towards savoury than sweet, market research has found.