NZ company eyes European markets for venom-spiked honey
A New Zealand company has applied to the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) for novel foods approval to market its honeybee venom to alleviate the symptoms of arthritis.
Archives for July 5, 2009
EU funding vital to cushion extra animal welfare costs, say meat processors
Europe’s meat processors will suffer unless the European Commission meets extra costs resulting from a new regulation on improving animal welfare at slaughter, said an industry body.
Recycling RFID tags cuts food waste, traceability costs: Study
Reduced food waste and lower traceability costs could result from a new independent study which confirms that RFID tags can be used effectively more than once.
The ‘unstoppable’ weight management trend
With over 300m obese adults worldwide, it is no wonder that the food industry is keen to offer tasty possibilities to consumers looking to lose weight, and keep it off. The trend is now becoming 'unstoppable', say industry executives.
Honey flavors to cut reliance on uncertain honey market
Bell Flavors and Fragrances has developed a range of honey replacers to respond to uncertainties on the global honey market as colony collapse disorder (CCD) has diminished bee colonies around the world.
Dispatches from EUSTAS stevia symposium
Early harmonisation urged for stevia standards, methods
As the stevia industry is poised for wide take-up, harmonisation and recognition of the need for standards is crucial to securing a good reputation from the outset, according to ChromaDex CEO.
Wild introduces premium rooibos infusion concept
Wild is introducing a new rooibos infusion idea for ready-to-drink teas that complements its existing black, white and green tea offerings, and taps the market for caffeine-free kids' drinks.
Codex adopts definition of ‘fiber’
The Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) has adopted a new definition of fiber, designed to harmonize the use of the term around the globe.
US consumers think natural is greener than organic, says survey
American consumers believe that a ‘natural’ label claim is a better indicator of an eco-friendly product than ‘organic’, according to a new survey from advertising firm the Shelton Group.