Sourcing affordable segregated sustainable palm oil remains ‘extremely difficult’ in the US, says Cargill
The US is starting to catch up with Europe in the sustainable palm oil stakes, but cost remains a major hurdle, says Cargill.
Archives for April 24, 2012
Health Canada cracks down on foods marketed under Natural Health Product rules
The Canadian government has said it will no longer allow functional foods and drinks to be marketed under Natural Health Products regulations, requiring manufacturers to revise labels and/or reformulate to keep products on the market.
Novel plant blend could be a game changer in fight vs metabolic syndrome, claim inventors
Florida-based ATM Metabolics is in advanced negotiations with some of the biggest food and beverage brands in the US and Europe about incorporating Emulin - the insulin-mimicking active ingredient in GNC’s top-selling glucose control supplement GC7X -...
Survey: Most Canadians support food irradiation – once they’ve heard of it
Most Canadians have not heard of food irradiation but after being provided with a definition, two-thirds say they would support its use, according to an opinion poll conducted for the Consumers’ Association of Canada.
Finnish confectioner Fazer sets 2017 target for sustainable cocoa
Finnish company Fazer has set a target to certify its entire cocoa supply by 2017 to ensure its cocoa comes from traceable sources and is free from the worst forms of child labour.
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Fine words and cartoon cows: ‘ambitious’ UK dairy vision must be backed by cash
Another day, another food industry ‘vision document’ complete with funky cartoon cows. It seems that everyone is falling over themselves to get in on the act with such publications, especially in regard to everyone’s favourite food industry buzz word...
Erythritol may have dental benefits, finds Cargill clinical trial
The zero calorie sweetener erythritol may boost dental health, according to data from a new Cargill sponsored clinical trial.
EU processors deplore pork export refund scrapping
CLITRAVI, the liaison centre for the meat processing industry in the EU, has criticised the “sudden and drastic” elimination of export refunds for pig meat products implemented by the European Commission last week.
Industry damns sucralose study at cancer conference
Research led by the controversial Italian scientist, Dr Morando Soffriti, linking the artificial sweeteners sucralose and aspartame to cancer, was presented today at the Children with Cancer science conference in London; a move industry is...
USDA enhances residue controls and prevention
The US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has announced new measures to prevent illegal residues in meat products, including the creation of a compliance guide, and increased testing for violators.
Study links volatile corn prices to climate change
Corn price volatility is predicted to increase sharply over the next 30 years, with climate change the leading factor, a new study has found.
Confectionery launches with pacesetting sales almost triples in 2011
The number of confectionery launches achieving sales of over $7.5m in the first year has almost tripled compared to historic averages, according to a report from Symphony IRI.
Report shows impact of intensive livestock farming in Canada
Canadian factory farming has had a tremendous impact on human health, the environment, animal welfare and rural communities, according to a report commissioned by the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPCA).
BSE detected in US dairy cow
An atypical case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) has been detected in a dairy cow in California, but the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF) said it presented no food safety risk, as the animal was not presented for slaughter for human consumption.