EFSA chief warns EU vulnerable to food safety threats
The European Union (EU) is particularly susceptible to food safety threats, European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) executive director Catherine Geslain-Lanéelle has warned.
Archives for September 20, 2011
Lat Bri purchase sees Granarolo top €1bn turnover
Granarolo has ramped-up its presence within the EU dairy sector by acquiring Italian cheese producer Lat Bri, in a move that will take its turnover above €1bn.
It’s crinchy, but is it flumpy? The evolution of Texicon, the language of texture from National Starch
National Starch’s mission to analyze texture as systematically as flavor in the product development process has moved into a new phase with the global roll-out of its Texicon food texture language across high and low moisture systems.
ConAgra to pursue 'pipeline of alternatives' post failed Ralcorp bid
ConAgra has made an unsteady start to the financial year as unexpectedly high inflation and wheat market dynamics pushed profit down, despite rising sales.
Nutrient powerhouse baobab attracts cereals big gun
Baobab – the African superfruit packing an unparalleled nutritional punch – is being tested by a major player in the cereals sector and is set to feature in a clutch of new launches later this year from granola to chocolate covered fruit snacks.
Food additives: NGOs dismiss EFSA defence of its scientific independence
NGOs have dismissed the strident defence of the EU food safety agency regarding the independence of its panel looking at food additives such as aspartame.
Research begins to unravel how we perceive fluids in foods
New research exploring the way we perceive fluids could help manufacturers develop new products with greater acceptance and more desirable mouth-feel, say the scientists.
PureCircle sales fall, awaiting EU stevia approval
PureCircle said that a “delay” in regulatory approval for stevia in the EU was a factor contributing to lower-than-expected sales for the year.
Chinese seeking premium and healthier products, says CFC CEO
The Chinese population’s growing affluence is offering opportunities for premium and healthier products, says the CEO of the China Food Company (CFC) Plc, as the company posts better than expected revenues.
Cargill to open its first Asian cocoa processing plant
Cargill has revealed plans to expand its cocoa and sugar operations in the emerging markets of Brazil and Indonesia.
Avebe slams Chinese restrictions on EU potato starch suppliers
Dutch potato starch supplier Avebe said it is investigating whether legal steps can be taken in response to China’s decision last week to stick countervailing duties on top of existing anti-dumping duties on potato starch imports from the EU.