FSS offers support ahead of PPDS labelling law changes
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) are offering practical guidance and online support for food businesses in Scotland, ahead of changes to laws on pre-packaged for direct sale (PPDS) foods.
Nestle launches consumer platform to highlight palm oil issues
‘Beneath the Surface’ looks to educate consumers on the impact of their retail habits by allowing them to “directly experience some of the challenges that companies face in sourcing palm oil.”
Aldi recalls pastry slices due to undeclared barley and mustard
The supermarket chain has recalled their Crestwood 2 Puff Pastry Cheese and Onion Slices because they contain barley (gluten) and mustard, which are not mentioned on the label.
Price rises expected for tinned tomatoes
A combination of a low Italian crop yield and increasing production costs will push the price of tomato products up, according to ingredients company Eurostar Commodities.
Kerry acquires Canadian probiotic company
Taste and nutrition company Kerry has reached an agreement to acquire the Canadian probiotic company Bio-K Plus International. Bio-K Plus produces a range of clinically supported supplement applications in the North American market and Kerry says it will expand its...
