Ingredients and flavours strong for Kerry within ‘stable, unsurprising’ results
Favourable consumer trends for healthy formulations and natural flavours ensured steady growth in the ingredients and flavours segment of Kerry Group.
Archives for February 21, 2012
CSM profit slump prompts rethink
Ingredients firm CSM has taken a 30% profit plunge in its 2011 results as it looks to refocus its strategy, which will lead to job losses.
Power brands and BRIC countries drive growth for Kraft in 2011
Kraft Foods has posted growth in its 2011 results driven by strong performance for its power brands and BRIC and European markets.
Fonterra says organics perfect fit for food-scared Asia
Fonterra’s organics ingredients business is being underpinned by increasing demand for clean, natural and safe dairy products in Asian markets.
Food safety perception: The disconnect between consumers and manufacturers
A new global survey of food manufacturers found that most (98%) are confident about their food safety performance - but 70% of consumers aren't convinced. FoodNavigator-USA spoke to Hank Lambert, general manager of food and water at UL, which...
Fructose consumption not linked to blood pressure, finds review
Prolonged consumption of a fructose rich diet does not lead to increases in blood pressure, according to the findings of a new systematic review of the evidence.
Better collaboration could be ‘next big development’ in food safety, says WHO scientist
More data sharing and better communication between the private sector and public health organizations could be the next big development in food safety and public health, according to a World Health Organization (WHO) scientist.
First lab-grown meat moves one step closer, say researchers
The World’s first burger made entirely from laboratory grown test-tube meat could be ready 'by fall' say the team of Dutch researchers behind the project.
Online payment system for Indian food importers promises a speedier process
Indian food importers have got some respite from the bureaucratic muddle that is importing food products in the country thanks to a new payment system set up by the country’s apex food safety body.
Kerry posts positive growth, despite challenges
Global ingredients and food group Kerry has reported solid earnings growth in 2011, despite significant cost inflation.
AHA GRAS attack reaction: Why self-affirmed GRAS is not ‘GRAS lite’
Experts in helping firms navigate the GRAS (generally recognized as safe) process say the American Heart Association (AHA) made some valid points in its recent attack on GRAS, but argue the system is actually working pretty well.
Clarisoy ‘invisible’ protein set for summer launch, says ADM
Clarisoy, the invisible protein developed by Burcon and commercialized by ADM, will be available in commercial quantities by the summer, ADM has revealed.
Food safety and consumer organizations defend FDA’s Michael Taylor
The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) and other consumer and food safety organizations have defended FDA deputy commissioner for foods Michael Taylor, who has been the target of a campaign calling for his resignation.
Nuclear fears pummeled seafood trade between Korea and Japan
The previously robust seafood trade corridor between Japan and South Korea took a huge beating because of nuclear contamination fears in the wake of the Fukushima incident last year.
Half of Hong Kong foods contain arsenic (but aren’t dangerous)
A new report from the Center for Food Safety in Hong Kong has revealed almost half of food samples contain inorganic arsenic – but not in amounts sufficient to pose serious threats to health.
China food safety collaboration will ensure health through best practices - USDA
Officials from the US and China have signed an agreement that will see the nations collaborate on issues including food safety over the next five years.
Research hails chlorine dioxide gas potential to combat Listeria threat on RTE meat processing kit
Chlorine dioxide (CIO2) gas has the capacity to completely inactivate Listeria monocytogenes (LM) on ready-to-eat (RTE) meat processing equipment, according to new research.
Acrylamide limit ‘red tape’ premature, says FDF
The added bureaucracy of legal limits for acrylamide in foods is preventable as industry efforts to reduce levels have been sufficient, says the Food and Drink Federation (FDF).