Italian Supreme Court issues final ruling on milk quota fraud
The Italian Supreme Court has issued a final ruling that a scheme to avoid paying extra levies under CAP milk quota rules amounts to fraud against EU financial interests.
Archives for April 14, 2009
You are what your mother eats: High GI diets may give obese kids
Snacking on foods with a high glycaemic index like white bread and chocolate during the later stages of pregnancy may increase the likelihood of obesity in the offspring, says a new study.
Research and marketing savvy vital for the rise of ‘superveg’
As manufacturers clamor to discover and make use of super fruits in their functional food formulations, consumer perception and limited research are currently preventing the advent of ‘superveg', according to some experts.
Data shows no decrease in rate of US food related outbreaks
Progress in the prevention of foodborne illnesses in the US has stalled, admits the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Campaign aims to increase awareness of organics
The Go Organic! for Earth Day campaign has announced plans to piggyback on Earth Day activities for the fifth year running on April 22.
Fruit and veg allergies could outstrip peanuts
The number of people who are allergic to fruit and vegetables is soaring and could already surpass the number of people suffering from peanut allergies, according to experts.
Cargill counts recession costs, despite caution
Cargill has taken a heavy hit to its earnings in all its business segments in Q3, as the effects of the global downturn hit home, but remains confident of a bounce-back when conditions allow.
Fenchem selects Canadian distributor for nutraceuticals
Chinese nutraceutical supplier Fenchem has selected Tempo Canada as the exclusive distributor for a range of its ingredients in Canada.
UK food safety agency in fraud crackdown
A new food fraud division will support local authorities to take swift action to stop illegal activity as well as helping them uncover cases where the consumer has been misled, announced the UK’s Food Standards Agency (FSA).
Kemin to launch rosemary-green tea extract blend for meat
Kemin is introducing a new blend of rosemary and green tea extracts in Europe and Asia, which it says work together to neutralise each others’ distinctive flavours and can help retain an appealing colour and flavour of meat products.
Researchers call for direct, personalized recall advice
The Rutgers Food Policy Institute (FPI) has called for clearer food recall information after it found that although Americans believe recalls are important, many think they do not apply to them.