Irradiation should be approved to eliminate food pathogens – Canadian researcher
A Canadian university professor believes low level irradiation should be permitted in the country to eliminate foodborne pathogens on ground meat.
Archives for March 9, 2012
Dispatches from Nutracon, Anaheim
Formulating the perfect cognitive health beverage: Feed your mind, don’t confuse it further
The thinking behind ingredient selection and dosage in some cognitive health beverages is often “pretty confused”, according to the neuropsychologist behind brain-friendly functional beverage Nawgan.
EU non-stun derogation system criticised
A relaxed attitude to ritual slaughter in some EU member states has led to systematic slaughtering without stunning, regardless of consumer need, according to EU welfare experts.
Research may explain link between high-fat diet and colon cancer
Fat-rich ‘Western’ diets have been linked with the risk of colon cancer for some time, but now researchers in the USA believe they have found a reason why.
Dairy Crest’s hints at ‘au revoir’ to French spreads as acquisition strategy stalls
Dairy Crest surprised analysts today by announcing a strategic review of its French branded spreads business, St Hubert, with a possible divestment on the cards, and said that large dairy concerns based in the country didn't 'seemed keen' to let foreign...
Campylobacter cases on the rise in Europe
Campylobacter infections in the EU increased for the fifth year in a row in 2010, making a 7% jump to 212,064 cases, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has reported.
Biofortis unites global nutrition research activity in western France
Nutritional researcher and trial designer Biofortis has opened a new HQ that will centralise its four main operations near the western French city of Nantes.
DEFRA admits it’s under pressure to slice cheese compositional standards
The Provision Trade Federation (PTF) says it has little sympathy for the UK Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), which admits that it is under pressure to remove cheese compositional standards from the pending Food Information...
EFSA deems 62 flavouring substances safe but flags one
Following an evaluation conducted by an EFSA panel on 63 chemically-defined flavouring substances to look into the implications on human health, 62 were deemed safe but one flagged as a potential concern amid a lack of genotoxicity data.
Heavily strategic Polish buy-out for Naturex finalised
French botanicals giant, Naturex, will venture into the fruit and vegetable concentrates sector for the first time and almost double pectin production, as its acquisition of Polish manufacturer, Pektowin, is finalised.
DS Smith fined after packaging safety breach
DS Smith has been ordered to pay almost £60,000 (€71,000) for a safety breach which led to a worker breaking his arm and ribs after becoming caught in packaging equipment.
Whole grains may aid fat loss, boost heart health: Study
Consuming foods made with whole grains may aid weight loss, lead to less body fat, and improve cholesterol levels, says a new study from Europe.
‘Be consistent. Be visible. And be human’: Building consumer trust through social media
Consumers are increasingly engaged in online conversations about food and beverage products, and there could be enormous benefits for manufacturers that get involved, according to a social media expert from The Nielsen Company.
Hispanic-specific advertising strategies linked to revenue growth, claims AHAA
Hispanic marketing strategies are imperative for food manufacturers, as the demographic gains in spending power and size, according to a new study from the Association of Hispanic Advertising Agencies (AHAA).
Poultry consumption could cut heart disease risk
A new study has suggested that women with high cholesterol could protect themselves against coronary heart disease (CHD) by eating more poultry.
Food safety budget boost needed to remove ‘Made in China’ stigma
A food safety budget increase is essential in China if the country is to side-step it's negative “Made in China” food product branding, according to quality control company AsiaInspection.
Campylobacter increase boosts need for EC meat processing measures
Cases of Campylobacter infection in humans across the EU have increased year-on-year since 2005 – increasing the call for the implementation of new processing control measures.
Institute of Food Research launch industry group for healthy food structures
The UK Institute of Food Research (IFR) has launched a new special expertise cluster for industry members wishing to focus on structuring food for health.