EFSA safety doubts over two more smoke flavours
EFSA has published negative safety opinions on two smoke flavours, SmokEz C-10 and SmokEz Enviro 23, for which it considers the safety margins at proposed levels to be insufficient.
Archives for June 15, 2009
Bunge shuts salmonella-tainted canola plants
Bunge has closed two canola meal processing plants in Canada after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found shipments to the US were contaminated with salmonella, the company said on Friday.
Food safety rules and costs threaten nano science benefits
Over restrictive federal regulation of nano science should not be allowed to strangle the benefits the technology could bring to food safety, quality and availability, warns William Norwood, president nanoAgri Systems.
Nitrates and nitrites may be nutritious: Study
Nitrites and nitrates, much maligned additives in processed and cured meats, may help cardiovascular health, suggests a study from the US.
CoQ10 may boost sperm quality: Study
Supplements of co-enzyme Q10 (CoQ10) may improve the motility and density of sperm in infertile men, according to a new study using Kaneka’s ingredient.
UK food exports up, says FDF
The UK’s Food and Drink Federation has published research indicating a 20 per cent value increase in food and non-alcoholic beverage exports from the UK in 2008.
Alpro-Dean deal to establish global soy giant
European soy products leader Apro is to be acquired by US-based Dean Foods in a deal expected to drive the soy sector into the future.
Dispatches from IFT
Superfruit success spawns Blue Pacific berry flavors
Blue Pacific Flavors has said it is focusing on traditional, authentic berry flavors as consumers have become more aware of ‘superfruits’ and their associated health benefits.
Viterra says acquisition to strengthen food processing presence
Viterra has said its takeover of a Manitoba canola crusher will boost its position in the domestic food processing industry.