FDA opens office in Mexico City
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said it has opened a new office in Mexico City as part of its change in strategy to improve safety in the United States.
Archives for December 17, 2009
Anti-hunger aromas have real potential in obesity fight
The concept of using aroma to produce anti-hunger feelings during chewing is “promising and appealing”, says a timely review of the science-to-date.
Bakery ingredient supplier recalls linseed products on GM discovery
Sweden-based firm, Lantmännen Cerealia, said that it has withdrawn some crushed linseed products manufactured under the GoGreen brand in Finland and Sweden after a batch of crushed linseed it had sourced from Russia tested positive for GM traces.
Front-of-pack ‘traffic-lights’ ineffective for health choices: Study
Traffic-light labelling on the front of food packages do not change the relative healthiness of consumer purchases, says a new study from Oxford University.
New UK site to process 2m birds weekly
A joint venture between Banham Poultry and Vion could create the “most advanced” chicken plant in Europe, reports sister publication Food Manufacture.
Danisco sweetener sales leave a bitter mark on profit forecasts
Danisco plans to write-down the remaining goodwill of DKK 700m in sweeteners, after the division recorded another big drop in quarterly revenues.
EU updates recycled plastic process register for packaging
The European Union has updated its register of applications of processes to produce recycled plastic for use in food contact materials.
Pinning down European food policy debate: Report
Globalised food safety issues, demand for sustainable production, new technologies and Europe-wide food labelling will shape upcoming food policy debate, according to a new report.
Breakthrough test for food poisoning bug
A new test to detect a bacteria that is a leading cause of food-poisoning is cheaper, faster and significantly more sensitive than existing assays, said the US body behind the breakthrough.
Food safety top food story of 2009: Survey
The issue of food safety was the biggest food story of the year, according to an annual year-end survey commissioned by Hunter Public Relations.
Sara Lee plans 20 percent salt reduction
Sara Lee intends to reduce the salt content in a range of products by an average of 20 percent over the next five years, the company has announced.
Merisant expects to exit bankruptcy in January
Tabletop sweetener company Merisant has had its plan of reorganization approved, which should pave the way for it to emerge from bankruptcy in the coming weeks, the company has said.