USDA launches free advice service for small meat processors
Small meat and poultry processors in the United States can now get free expert advice on regulations thanks to the opening of a new Government advice service.
Archives for December 8, 2009
Taste and regulations top stevia concerns
A new survey takes a peek inside the minds of stevia industry movers and shakers today, and finds taste, regulations and supply security occupying their thoughts.
CSPI proposes nutrition label makeover
The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) has proposed a makeover for nutrition labeling, including more emphasis on calories, added sugars, saturated and trans fats, and sodium.
Wheat emulsifier allows clean labels for cheap sausages
Ulrick and Short developed a new wheat-derived functional binder and emulsifier for use in economy sausages and burgers, enabling clean label claims at a lower price point.
Scientists determine safe acrylamide levels
Tolerable intakes of acrylamide should be set at 2.6 micrograms per kilogram of body weight to avoid the cancer risk, says a new toxicology study from the US.
EFSA signs co-operation pact with Japan
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has signed a co-operation agreement with its Japanese counterpart as part of a strategy to boost its knowledge pool and ability to track food across the globe.
Public voting opens for organic logo hopefuls
The European Commission has taking votes on the three finalists in its contest to design the new EU organic label, all copyright checked to ensure they do not infringe existing designs.
Treatt profits from strong dollar
Flavour and fragrance ingredients company Treatt has posted increased revenues during the 2009 financial year helped by the strength of the US dollar, and better results from Earthoil.
Talking Point
Distortion in obesity research – your views
Last week, FoodNavigator-USA.com asked its readers for comments on alleged bias in obesity research, following publication of a paper on the subject.
Buoyant Australian almond crop forecast as Asian snack demand grows
Australia's almond production is expected to rise by 25 per cent in 2010 - up from 36,500 tonnes this year to 46,100 tonnes, announced the Almond Board of Australia (ABA) during its annual trade visit to India.