MEPs question absence of new novel food and cloning proposals
MEPs are pressing the Commission for action on new novel food and cloning proposals, which the EU regulator had undertaken to deliver by December 2011.
Archives for October 19, 2011
Study suggests Roselle could provide industrially viable quantities of natural red colour
A Hibiscus herb species known as Roselle may be a good source of natural red pigments for applications in the food industry, according to new research investigating the extraction of anthocyanins from the species.
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Kraft shares €9m fine for German cappuccino cartel activity
Coffee roasting firms Kraft and Krüger have been hit by fines totaling €9m for allegedly fixing instant cappuccino coffee prices in Germany, activity that the nation's federal competition agency said most likely meant higher consumer prices.
Nestlé performance in Europe surprises analysts
Nestlé’s sales for the nine months to the end of September rose 7.3% to reach CHF60.89bn (€49.24bn), slightly short of expectations, but its positive European performance blindsided analysts.
US and China shine for Yakult as it gets back on track post Japanese quake
The US and China were the star performers in Yakult’s global probiotics empire in 2011 and are set for further significant investment in 2012, bosses have revealed.
Cereal giants are duping shoppers with ‘all-natural’ claims, says lobby group
The row over the use of the term ‘natural’ on food packaging has intensified with the publication of a new report accusing leading cereal firms of duping shoppers with their own “self-serving” definitions in the absence of any legal criteria.
USB temperature monitor gives food safety boost
A new USB cost-effective and easy to use temperature monitoring label could help determine the quality and safety of food during and after transit, said the company behind the development.
Exporting to the US is increasingly difficult for China: Consultant
Chinese exporters face increasing pressure working with America following the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) new re-inspection fees that add the an increasingly complex regulation system, according to a consultant.
Zhongpin starts production of prepared pork products in China
Hoping to cash in on the increased demand for pork in China, meat and food processor Zhongpin announced this month that it has started trial production of prepared products in a new facility.
Dispatches from SupplySide West 2011
Are Millennials the next big opportunity for the natural product industry?
Manufacturers need to think about the market potential of Millennials (Generation Y), but understanding how they differ from Boomer is key, says a well-known marketing expert.
IOM calls for 'fundamental shift' in approach to front-of-pack food labeling
Front-of-pack (FOP) labeling schemes should “move away from systems that mostly provide nutrition information without clear guidance about healthfulness and toward one that encourages healthier food choices”, according to a high-profile report from the...
Trans fat consumption during pregnancy linked to higher birth weights
Women who consume high levels of trans fat during pregnancy are more likely to give birth to bigger babies, according to a new study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
Novozymes ramps up Indian presence
Enzyme producer Novozymes is focusing on new enzyme applications that can be applied to convenience foods that appeal to the Indian consumer.