Investment will see WikiCells edible food packaging ready by 2013, claims developer
WikiCells, a food packaging technology that could eliminate the need for plastic containers, has secured a $10m investment to launch its product next year.
Archives for September 5, 2012
Regulation change could help turn bread into key source of vitamin D
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has amended food additive regulations to allow bakers to significantly increase levels of vitamin D in bread and make ‘High’, ‘Rich In’ or ‘Excellent Source Of’ claims if they use a vitamin D2 bakers’ yeast.
Greek identity crisis? Cabot Greek-style yogurt is not a yogurt at all, claims plaintiff
The second class action lawsuit in six months to question whether a Greek yogurt brand meets the legal standard of identity for yogurt in the US has been filed in California against Agri-Mark subsidiary Cabot.
Double emulsion technology backed for salt reduction
The use of duplex emulsion technology could help to boost the perceived saltiness in reduced sodium processed foods, according to new research.
Canadian pig producers to tighten biosecurity measures
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is reminding pig producers to take “appropriate” measures to protect their animals from the H3N2 variant virus, which has swept through the US in recent weeks.