Phosphate-ageing study dismissed by industry
A study linking phosphate to premature ageing has been dismissed by a leading trade association as having no relevance to foods and soft drinks.
Archives for April 27, 2010
Quality concerns drop with rising consumer engagement: Survey
US consumers have become less concerned about the quality of the food they eat despite a growing awareness of food recalls, according to Deloitte’s 2010 Consumer Food Safety Survey.
PureCircle invests in stevia breeding program for sweeter leaves
Stevia supplier PureCircle has signed an agreement with Michigan State University for research and breeding of new stevia plant varieties for greater concentration of sweet components.
New pea protein process aims to grow market
Roquette has optimised the production process for its Nutralys pea protein to enable higher levels to be used without affecting taste. It expects the breakthrough to bring considerable new market opportunities.
Call for EC to intervene to end volatility in cereal prices
EU farmer representatives are urging the European Commission to intervene to stabilise cereal prices and reduce volatility in the market.
Monsanto asks Supreme Court to lift alfalfa planting ban
Monsanto has asked the US Supreme Court to end a ban on planting of genetically modified (GM) alfalfa that was instigated due to environmental impact concerns back in 2007.
MEPs vote to veto ‘meat glue’ additive approval
The EU Environment committee is taking steps to block the planned approval of bovine and porcine thrombin as an additive to bind together meat morsels into one piece, on the grounds that it could mislead consumers.
Evira prepares for food risk focus
Finland’s Evira is preparing for its Finnish Food Conference on 4 May, which will address issues of food risk assessment, risk management and risk communication.
Imperial shares know-how on sugar dust hazards
Dust produced by sugar and flour and other materials such as wood, metal, coal and paper, can produce explosive hazards if not contained, claims Imperial Sugar Company.