EC prolongs radiation controls on Japanese food imports
Tougher controls on Japanese food imports into the European Union introduced after the Fukushima nuclear accident in March have been extended to the end of the year, said Brussels.
Archives for September 13, 2011
Speculation said to be key driver in food price instability
A new report from the World Development Movement (WDM) links financial speculation to the rising cost of foods, and calls for effective regulation to curb banks betting on food prices in financial markets.
Consumers willing to pay a premium for tooth-friendly confectionery: Beneo
Consumers seeking a healthier alternative to sugar-coated chocolate sweets are willing to pay up to a 10 per cent premium for tooth-friendly variations of sweets and confectionery products, if they came to market, according to Beneo
US Government study casts significant doubts over bisphenol A threat
Humans are so efficient at ridding the body of bisphenol A (BPA) that bioactive levels of the chemical left in the blood for absorption are undetectable, according to research from a host of US Government agencies.
Alfa Laval eyes Indian processing growth after sealing baby food line deal
Alfa Laval announced it has secured a SEK 100m (€11m) contract to supply equipment to an Indian baby food company as demand for processed products continues to grow.
Touchi novel foods approval becomes EU law
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) novel foods approval for the fermented black bean extract called Touchi has been writ into law by the European Commission.
Increased dietary potassium reduces stroke risk, study suggests
Increased intake of dietary potassium sources such as dairy foods, fruit and vegetables can reduce one’s risk of suffering a stroke, according to a new study by scientists in Sweden.
Wild Flavors to acquire mint specialist A.M. Todd
Wild Flavors has said it will acquire certain assets of natural mint flavor specialist A.M. Todd Group to allow it to expand into new markets and better respond to its customers’ demands.
Nestlé invests in Asia expansion strategy
Nestlé is investing a total of $320m in expansion projects in Indonesia and Thailand in an effort to target health conscious consumers in Asia, the company said.
Nestlé battles Kraft to retain global hot drink dominance
Despite its status as the world’s largest hot drinks manufacturer, Nestlé faces a tough battle for global dominance with Kraft in coffee due to the rising popularity of fresh coffee, according to Euromonitor International.
Frutarom enters US savory flavors market with latest acquisition
Israeli flavor firm Frutarom has agreed to acquire Cincinnati, Ohio-based Flavor Systems International for up to $45.3m, the company has said.
Australian consumer watchdog takes poultry companies to court over wrongful labelling
Poultry companies in Australia are being taken to court by the country's competition regulator over what it says is “misrepresentation” in labelling of their chicken meat products.