Have your cake and eat it: Chocolate consumption linked to lower BMI
People who consume chocolate frequently may have lower body mass index (BMI) values, suggests ‘intriguing’ data from the University of California, San Diego.
Archives for March 27, 2012
Congressman must back up BPA petition with facts – American Chemical Council
The American Chemical Council (ACC) has called on Congressman Edward J. Markey to provide “facts” to back up his claims that many food and beverage packaging manufacturers have already ended their use of bisphenol-A (BPA).
Eric Ripert: Consumers need to increase budgets for fresh, sustainable, non-GMO foods
Chef Eric Ripert added his voice to the million others supporting genetically modified ingredient labeling during his keynote speech at the Research Chefs Association conference on Friday, but said consumers need to increase their food budgets if they...
Canadian beef sector hails Japan FTA talks
Canadian beef promotion body Beef Canada has welcomed the news that negotiations for a free-trade agreement (FTA) with Japan are under way.
Dutch palm oil – 21% sustainable
Use of RSPO-certified sustainable palm oil (CSPO) has seen growth in the Netherland’s and it now represents 21% of all palm oil used in the country’s food industry, according to a report released by the Dutch Task Force on Sustainable Palm Oil.
EU needs common policy on iodised salt to battle deficiencies: Study
A common European Union policy which requires the food industry to use iodised salt is needed to tackle the issue of deficiencies, say authors of a study that found 44% of Europeans are deficient in the nutrient.
Brussels calls on Belarus to lift livestock import ban
The European Commission has called on Belarus to reverse a ban on exported horned livestock and pigs from the European Union, which it has imposed due to the Schmallenberg virus.
Morocco invests $1.2m in training for the meat industry
The Moroccan employment and training ministry has teamed up with the country’s top processor Koutoubia Holding to train 3,000 young people to work in the meat slaughtering and processing industry by 2016.
Mustard seed waste may offer natural preservative promise
A new method to extract compounds from 'low value' mustard seed waste could provide industry with a new source for natural food preservatives, according to a team of Canadian researchers.
‘Pink slime’ producer remains defiant as it announces halt in production
US-based ‘pink slime’ producer Beef Products Inc. (BPI) will continue to stand by its lean finely textured beef (LFTB) products despite being forced to suspend production at three of its plants.
Danone injects more capital into ‘receptive’ Russia
Following its merger with local dairy player Unimilk in 2010, Danone will invest a further US$700m in Russia over the next five to seven years, aimed at driving capacity and growth.
Increased FDA scrutiny: 52% more warning letters last year
The number of warning letters issued by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rose sharply in 2011 – and with extra scrutiny expected under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), such warnings could become more costly in the year ahead.
Dispatches from the 6th Nutrition & Lifestyle conference in Brussels
6-year EU obesity platform nears completion: But has it worked?
A 6-year project tackling obesity and other diet and physical activity-related health issues across the European Union has spawned 300 individual positive actions by government, commercial and other actors – and is not set to wind up until next year.
‘Pink slime’ producer shuts down three of four plants
Beef Products Inc (BPI), a major US producer of lean finely textured beef (LFTB), has announced the temporary closure of three of its plants, following a media and consumer campaign against ‘pink slime’.
EFSA gets shot down over budget approval
MEPs, debating the European Food Safety Authority’s finances and management board, have voted to delay the approval of the agency’s 2010 budget citing excessive costs of board meetings and questions over the Parma-based agency’s independence.
IFF adds new culinary herb and mushroom flavor lines
International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF) is developing a line of culinary herb flavors to respond to demand for fresh flavors, and a line of mushroom flavors to help manufacturers build a complete savory profile, according to Kevin McDermott, executive...