Study publication boosts hope Burcon for GRAS
Canadian firm Burcon is closer to submitting GRAS notification for its canola protein isolates to the FDA, as a key toxicology study is accepted for publication.
Archives for August 23, 2009
Finland found illegal GM in two food products
Finnish Food Safety Authority Evira has said found non-authorised genetically modified material in two of 29 randomly tested products in 2008.
Australian listeria source identified
The listeria outbreak that hit five Virgin Blue airline passengers in Australia has been traced to a poultry supplier in New South Wales (NSW).
Combine kids’ and parents’ food wish lists, says Leatherhead
Manufacturers of kids foods have the dual challenge of meeting the exacting and fun demands of little consumers – and the health demands of their parents and carers, says Leatherhead.
New player prepares sucralose launch in Europe
BioPlus is introducing a new sucralose to manufacturers around the world, and sees future market growth in developing new versions of the popular sweetener.
Folic acid: Old women and children first!
Look at the globe and you’d be hard pressed to find two countries further apart than Ireland and New Zealand. But they stand side-by-side on the folic acid fortification issue – it is not needed.
New study exposes high levels of mercury in freshwater fish
US consumers who eat average amounts of fish could be exposed to levels of mercury that exceed the EPA criterion for the protection of people, according to a new study.
Chickpea crackers offer iron-rich gluten-free options
Crackers made from the flour of chickpeas may contain between 3 to 6 times more iron than existing products, offering nutrient-rich options to the burgeoning gluten-free market.
US poultry processor facing heavy fine over serious safety breaches
A poultry processing company from the US state of Georgia is facing almost $380,000 in fines for a series of “wilful and serious” health and safety violations committed over a five-year period.