Jail for organic food scam
The director of a British food supplier which falsely described its products as organic has been jailed for more than two years, in what is believed to be the first custodial sentence for organic food fraud in the UK.
Archives for September 22, 2009
The science of sweetener blends
Achieving the ideal sweetener blend is a scientific undertaking, making or breaking a product’s acceptance. In the second part of our special series on sweetener blends, FoodNavigator look at what makes a blend a success.
Mutual recognition a must for ‘traditional’ novel foods
The amended novel foods approval must reinforce the principle of mutual recognition between member states if the fast-track process for traditional foods eaten outside the EU is to work, says an expert.
Multicultural market for lactose-free
There is big potential for lactose-free dairy products amongst multicultural groups in the US, suggests a new survey.
Nationwide food recall system unveiled in US
Industry bodies in the US have welcomed the launch of a “unique” on-line food recall portal that will provide a “critical” information link between food processors and retailers.
Judge rules against Monsanto’s GM sugar beets
A federal judge ruled on Monday that the USDA failed to adequately assess the environmental impact of Monsanto’s genetically modified (GM) sugar beets before introducing them into the food supply.
Commodity price cuts push up ConAgra's profits
Lower ingredient prices and a more profitable product mix helped ConAgra Foods achieve a big profit increase in its quarterly results, while overall turnover slipped.
Canada listeria death stumps officials
One person has died and five more been sickened by a Listeria outbreak - that Canadian authorities admit has them baffled.
NZ’s ‘outdated’ Food Act to be replaced to lift safety standards
The New Zealand government has pledged to update what it describes as its “outdated” 28-year-old Food Act to make it more relevant to businesses and consumers while improving safety standards.
GMO risk assessment must be transparent
More work is needed on opening up GM assessment to integrate public concerns, attendees at a conference on the possible risks of genetically modified organisms heard this week.
PureCircle reviews ‘transformation’, eyes long term
PureCircle has reported a huge boom in sales in the “transformational” 2009 financial year, and has credit facilities that will allow it to expand as stevia sweeteners move towards the big time.
Health Canada proposes allergen labeling for mustard
Health Canada has said it is developing new allergen labeling regulations, adding mustard as a priority allergen under proposals released by the agency on Monday.