Brits call for stall ban compliance
The British pig industry is calling on the European Commission to take action against member countries who fail to comply with partial stall ban legislation.
Archives for March 19, 2012
Erythritol crystals may enhance flavor encapsulation: Firmenich
Encapsulating flavors in erythritol crystals may offer food formulators a delivery system with unique performance characteristics, according to ongoing development from Firmenich.
Lack of funding stalls CDC food safety centers
Lack of federal funding has stalled the CDC’s establishment of five dedicated Food Safety Centers of Excellence, as required under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), according to the University of Minnesota’s Center for Infectious Disease Research...
US import-related foodborne disease outbreaks on the rise - CDC
US-based foodborne disease outbreaks caused by tainted imported food appeared to rise in 2009 and 2010, according to research by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Coca-Cola Japan to ‘cultivate new product category’ with Latino tea product
Coca-Cola has been driving growth across Japan in 2011 with NPDs and expanded distribution channels; its latest tea product is set to carve an entirely new product category in the local market, the company said.
BASF in bid to drive innovative, sustainable food production in Asia
BASF Crop Protection said it is aiming to solve the supply-demand imbalance as well as boost quality of Asian agriculture by driving use of fungicides, educating farmers and joining forces with food producers in the region.
Outbreaks from imported foods rising with globalization, says CDC
The number of foodborne illness outbreaks caused by imported food appears to be growing as the food supply becomes more globalized, with imported fish and spices the biggest culprits, according to new research from the CDC.
US red meat exports maintain strong momentum
US red meat exports have continued to increase in the first part of 2012, according to statistics from the US Department for Agriculture (USDA) and the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF).
Caramel color controversy: New approach needed to assess chemical safety?
Some caramel color suppliers have changed their processes to avoid a cancer warning label in California – but current methods and data to assess its potential carcinogenicity in humans are limited, according to associate director of the National...
Coffee poses no threat to hearts, may reduce diabetes risk: EPIC data
The consumption of coffee does not increase the risk of heart disease and may reduce the risk of developing diabetes by up to 30%, says results of the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC) study.
Bird’s nest exports still not back on track
Malaysia’s efforts to get its lucrative business of edible bird’s nests exports to China back on track has hit a roadblock as very few of the manufacturers registering under the new norms.
Indian fiscal budget offers a mixed bag for food processors
The Indian fiscal budget for the period 2012-13 is a mixed bag for the country’s growing food and beverage industry, as many of its pre-budget demands from the finance minister were not met.
PepsiCo inaugurates sixth plant in Vietnam
PepsiCo inaugurated its sixth beverage production plant in Vietnam; a market the company says holds exciting growth opportunities.
Frutarom looks East for expansion as it seals deal for Etol
Flavour and botanical specialist Frutarom has expanded its presence in emerging Eastern markets by wrapping up a €34.6m deal to acquire Slovenian flavour firm Etol.
Nestlé India faces charge for alleged infant formula labelling law violations
Nestlé India has been charged by a court in Delhi for allegedly violating laws relating to the correct labeling of infant formula products and for associated failings regarding advertisements in women’s magazines, claims that the company denies.
LycoRed targets soup makers following trials with tomato-derived salt replacer
Israeli company LycoRed said it has carried out focused research in the past six months to optimise a clean label and tomato-derived salt and MSG replacer, with industrial scale trials showing its effectiveness in a range of soup applications.
Goat’s milk protein gets EFSA all clear for infant formula use
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published a scientific opinion concluding that protein from goat’s milk is a suitable protein source for infant and follow-on formulae, provided the final product complies with compositional criteria.
CODEX-sanctioned gluten testing method may ‘underestimate’ values in hydrolysed foods such as beer, researcher claims
Spanish researchers claim to have developed a cheaper, faster and more accurate method for detecting gluten levels in hydrolysed foods, and found that numerous products tested, including beers, using their new assay showed gliadin levels well in excess...
Barry Callebaut hopes to improve quality cocoa supply with €33m sustainability initiative
Barry Callebaut is investing €33.2 (CHF 40m) over the next 10 years in a cocoa sustainability initiative it hopes will boost farm productivity, increase quality and improve farmer livelihoods.
Red Bull billionaire co-owner Yoovidhya dies of natural causes
The co-owner of Red Bull, Thai business mogul Chaleo Yoovidhya, died of natural causes at the weekend, according to the nation's national news agency MCOT.
Trading profit in Premier's bread arm nosedives; but firm no longer a basket case, claims analyst
Analysts note the ‘truly awful’ financial results for 2011 from Premier Foods as the UK group announced a £259.1m (€312.6) pre-tax loss for the full-year after writing down the value of its bread division.
Nestlé in the dock for 17-year-old complaint on flouting infant formula labelling laws
Nestlé India has been charged by a trial court in Delhi for allegedly violating infant formula labelling laws, a charge the dairy giant denies.