Carrefour opens investigation after mouse head found in tinned-beans
A France-based retailer has opened an investigation after a consumer found a mouse’s head in a can of supermarket-brand green beans.
Archives for March 12, 2012
Friesland Campina makes significant Filipino M&A move to reach 100m consumers
Royal Friesland Campina is poised to complete the takeover of Filipino firm Alaska Milk Corporation (AMC) for total sum of around €350m, in a move it said gave it access to 100m consumers in a ‘high growth’ market and the opportunity to 'valorise member...
Clean label toffee gums contain 20% less fat, claims Rousselot
Gelatine firm Rousselot has launched a toffee gum concept that it claims can reduce fat and calories over a traditional butter caramel candy.
EU ministers reject Danish deal on GMO cultivation
EU environment ministers have rejected a compromise proposal from Denmark that bid to break the deadlock over the cultivation of genetically modified (GM) crops in Europe.
Natural and functional formulations could learn from salt, fat, and sugar reduction technologies, says Leatherhead expert
Technical solutions used for the reduction of salt, fat, and sugar could offer the food industry additional opportunities when it comes formulating with natural and functional ingredients, according to one expert at Leatherhead Food Research.
Wheat supply still ‘comfortable’ after USDA lowers forecast, says analyst
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has lowered its forecast for global wheat end stocks for 2011/12, but supply overall remains comfortable, according to an analyst.
Vita Coco founder slams ‘copycat’ coconut water law suit, gets jokes about lawyers
Vita Coco co-founder and CEO, Michael Kirban, has hit back at Canadian law firm Consumer Law Group (CLG), calling its class action against his firm over product hydration claims a ‘copycat suit’ that would not distract the business.
Malaysia shines safety light on glow-in-the dark lollipops
Malaysia has sounded an alert for glow-in-the dark lollipops after complaints that these products contained toxic chemicals that could cause cancer, were reported in the local media.
China’s beef industry lags behind, but holds opportunities: Frost & Sullivan
China’s beef market, in its primary development stage, has great potential however reform is needed as it lags behind developed markets, according to Frost & Sullivan.
EU welfare strategy needs improvement, says DG Sanco
The EU animal welfare strategy needs to move to in the same direction as food safety policy and be more risk-based, according to one of its authors.
The importance of ethics for consumer trust: ‘Can and should are not the same question’
The perception that a food company has high ethical standards may be more important to consumer trust even than its ability to demonstrate competence, according to a presentation from CEO of the Center for Food Integrity Charlie Arnot.
Hostess appoints new CEO to lead it out of bankruptcy
Beleaguered Twinkies and Wonder Bread maker Hostess Brands has appointed Gregory Rayburn as CEO to lead it out of Chapter 11 bankruptcy, replacing Brian Driscoll, whose resignation was effective on Friday.
US meat trade refutes ‘pink slime’ allegations
The US meat industry has hit back at accusations that ammonia-treated boneless lean beef trimmings – labelled ‘pink slime’ – are harmful to health.
EU reviews campylobacter and E.coli control measures
The European Commission is currently evaluating the costs of implementing harmonised campylobacter control measures, as the number of cases increased by 7% in 2010.
EU warned over Polish ‘industrial salt’ food safety prosecutions
Polish food safety authorities have put the European Union (EU) on alert after it initiated legal action against three companies that sold industrial salt as salt intended for human consumption.
‘Pink slime’ reports are troubling and inaccurate, says AMI
The American Meat Institute (AMI) has defended boneless lean beef trimmings (BLBT) as wholesome and nutritious, criticizing media reports that have described the product as ‘pink slime’.
Snyder’s-Lance starts switch to cage-free eggs
Snack maker Snyder’s-Lance has become the latest company to begin switching to cage-free eggs, the company has said.
NZ avocado growers eye shelf-life technology as new markets ripen
New Zealand’s avocado growers are trialling a new technology that could see the export of this fruit to new markets.
NSF International’s accreditation will ‘raise the bar’ for Chinese suppliers
NSF International’s dietary and food ingredients testing facility in Shanghai has achieved accreditation from the China National Accreditation Service (CNAS), a move that will drive standards among Chinese suppliers, according to an industry expert.