RFID standard to boost supply chain security - ISO
A new international standard on radio frequency (RF) tags has been issued to improve the tracking and traceability of products in the global supply chain.
Archives for February 15, 2010
EU Menu surveys could lower costs for industry
EU food safety bodies have signed up to a plan to develop common methodologies for collecting food consumption data across the bloc, which will allow for more accurate exposure assessment and could reduce compliance cost for industry.
Fat reduction potential of grape oil-rice fibre for meat
A combination of grape seed oil and rice bran fibre may allow fat reduction of 10 per cent, and 50 per cent replacement of pork back fat in meat emulsions, says a new study.
Survey indicates scale of UK meat switch-out
A survey by a protein ingredient supplier indicates that 12 per cent of Brits have reduced their meat consumption in the last five years, for weight management, cost or environmental and ethical reasons.
Colorado to remove tax breaks on soda and candy
The Colorado State Senate has passed a bill to remove a tax break on soda and candy, voting along party lines after days of debate.
Do drink makers have stomach for anti-obesity fight?
Bravo! The beverage industry has responded enthusiastically to Mrs. Obama’s campaign to tackle childhood obesity - but there’d better be more than froth behind that sparkling rhetoric.
Massive recall triggers more questions over US meat safety
Huntington Meat Packing Inc has recalled a further 4.9 million pounds (2.2m kg) of meat that was not processed in line with the company’s HACCP plan over the course of almost a year, said US authorities.
USDA issues final rule on organic dairy
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has unveiled new rules for organic livestock production, with the aim of setting consistent standards for pasture use across the dairy industry.