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Canada survey: infant foods are BPA free

BPA is used in food coatings for some cans

Bisphenol A (BPA) is absent from infant foods and formulae in Canada, according to the results of routine product testing by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).

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Study: canned peaches nutritionally equal to fresh

An Oregon State University (OSU) study has concluded that nutritionally speaking, canned peaches are equivalent to their fresh counterparts.

Oven Industries launches new temperature controls

Oven Industries Inc. has introduced new temperature control products, geared toward a range of food processing applications, with ramp/soak capabilities.

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Ilapak focusses on flexibility for wrapping machine

Ilapak has championed the flexibility of one of its wrapping machines that offers three different packaging possibilities.

Dowson eyes European expansion after UK acquisition

Dowson Food Machinery will expand its export business into Western Europe following the acquisition of JBS in the UK.

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Even a mild iodine deficiency during pregnancy could have detrimental effects on children's brain development, according to two new studies.

Maternal iodine deficiency could lead to lower IQs, new studies suggest from NutraIngredients.com

Mothers to be who do not take in enough iodine may put their children at risk of lower IQ and literacy scores, according to two new studies from the UK and Australia.

Britvic's plans to cut 400 jobs with the closure of two factories and a warehouse are part of a bid to save £30M

Britvic to close two factories and warehouse as profits soar from FoodManufacture.co.uk

Soft drinks firm Britvic is to close two factories and a warehouse, placing up to 400 jobs in jeopardy, in a bid to slash costs by £30M by 2016.

FDA urged to 'keep milk milk' and reject flavoured milk sweetener petition from DairyReporter.com

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has called on the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to “keep milk milk” and reject a petition requesting an amendment to the standard of identity of milk and milk products.

US products to be covered by Nestlé's sustainable cocoa program
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Nestlé Cocoa Plan to expand to US products from ConfectioneryNews.com

Nestlé USA announced at the National Confectioners Association (NCA) show that the company is expanding its Nestlé Cocoa Plan responsible sourcing program to its American product offerings.

The AACCI says whole grain products should contain 8g or more whole grains per 30g serving

What characterizes a whole grain product? from BakeryAndSnacks.com

Cereal science association AACC International has put forward recommendations on how whole grain products should be characterized.

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New packaging line engineering firm can make “immediate impact”, says company president

New packaging line engineering firm can make “immediate impact”, says company president

A new packaging line engineering firm can make an “immediate impact” on the market, according to the...

Acquisitions help Mondi defeat Europe malaise

Acquisitions help Mondi defeat Europe malaise

Packaging firm Mondi overcame weak European demand to post first quarter strong profit figures, boosted by recent acquisitions, and...

Packaging format preferences evaluated in study

Packaging format preferences evaluated in study

Packaging format plays an important role in consumer choice when it comes to Iberian dry-cured ham according...

RPC targets processors eyeing packaging transition

RPC targets processors eyeing packaging transition

RPC is capturing increasing numbers of food manufacturers that are switching to plastic packaging from other materials...

Researchers target acrylamide reduction in potato chips

Researchers target acrylamide reduction in potato chips

Potato varieties, blanching times and frying temperatures can all affect acrylamide levels in potato chips, according to...