FSA to review official UK food controls
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is to review an overhaul of the current UK food control system in order to improve food safety and consumer protection.
Archives for December 7, 2010
Ocean acidification could affect world food security: UN report
Increased carbon emissions could have significant future impacts on catches of crabs, mussels and other shellfish, as well as species like salmon that feed on shell-building organisms, says a new report.
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Innovations in microencapsulation techniques
A new microencapsulation technique that produces smaller more uniform particles could replace less accurate microencapsulation techniques, according to researchers at Dutch institute TNO.
Washington State candy and soda tax repealed
A Washington State tax on candy, soda and bottled water expired on December 1 as a result of 62 percent of voters approving Initiative 1107 in November.
India eyes food processing boost from €12bn trade pact with France
France and India have hailed the “strategic importance” of the Asian country’s food processing and agricultural sectors as they unveiled plans to achieve bilateral trade reaching €12bn by 2012.
EFSA gut/immune health meeting
Danone tells EFSA: Health claims “learning experience” is too costly
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has repeatedly emphasised that the 2006 EU nutrition and health claims regulation is a learning experience for everyone involved – from its health claims assessment panel to industry stakeholders, to the member...
Senomyx and Firmenich to partner on natural sweetness enhancers
Senomyx has expanded its collaboration with Firmenich to include the discovery, development and commercialization of natural sweetness enhancers to work with sucrose, fructose and stevia, the company has said.
Western Europe primed for potato starch revolution, Avebe
Avebe says Eastern Europe is the principal market for its new Eliane potato starch-based fat reducer for mayonnaise, but insists that cost hikes and accelerating "health and wellness trends" could soon see demand shifting west.
Ministers agree draft regs for EU food labelling
EU ministers have reached agreement on a range of proposals to be included in a draft regulation on food labelling for the region.
Bread enzyme gives softness, better sliceability and longer shelf life, says DSM
An extension of the Panamore enzyme blend product range improves the freshness of breads and is particularly suited to low sugar and low fat recipes, claims developer DSM Food Specialties.
Eating less common kiwifruits could reduce allergy risk, study
Kiwi fruit cultivars such as the most common ‘Hayward’ type may be more allergenic than other less well-known varieties, a new study suggests.
New minimum price for Fairtrade organic cocoa will offset volatility, claims FLO
A new minimum price for Fairtrade organic cocoa, which comes into force early next year, will act as an income safety net for growers amid ongoing price volatility in the sector, according to the organization behind the standard.