Mad cow disease case won’t impact processors – American Meat Institute
A rare case of mad cow disease in the US is unlikely to have a significant impact on the processing sector, according to the American Meat Institute (AMI).
Archives for April 25, 2012
Indonesia suspends US beef imports over BSE
The Indonesian agriculture ministry has announced the suspension of US beef imports from today, after a case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) was discovered in a Californian dairy cow.
Food policies 'must motivate producers' to ensure supply
Untargeted subsidies and price controls may stimulate demand for food but they are likely to hinder supply, according to a senior economist.
Eurofins to reinforce Asia Pacific presence through acquisition
Food testing firm Eurofins Scientific plans to reinforce its presence in the growing Asia Pacific region through the acquisition of a majority stake in a testing service firm.
Congressmen press USDA to educate on quality and safety of ‘pink slime’
Dozens of US Congressmen have come out in force to demand further efforts to educate consumers on the quality of lean finely textured beef (LFTB) – now commonly known as ‘pink slime’.
BPI employees launch social media campaign to spread ‘beef is beef’ message
Workers at Beef Products Inc. (BPI) have launched a Facebook campaign countering attacks on lean finely textured beef (LFTB), saying they hope information about the safety of the ingredient will go viral – as misinformation did last month.
Global food prices on the rise again, says World Bank
Higher oil prices, adverse weather, and Asian demand drove global food prices up 8% in the first three months of 2012, impacting most major commodity ingredients, according to a new report from the World Bank.
Kellogg blames lackluster Q1 results on ‘continued weakness’ in Europe and high input costs
Kellogg blamed disappointing results in Europe and in some categories in the US, high commodity inflation, and ill-judged supply-chain initiatives for a 6.5% drop in first quarter operating profit.
Greece tops the fat list, finds EU study
Greece has the fattest children in Europe, with more than 50% of children suffering from weight issues, according to new research.
EU set to harmonise use of flavouring substances
The European Union is set to harmonise the use of flavouring substances across the bloc after member states endorsed the Commission’s proposal to establish a list of permitted flavouring substances.
Burger King pledges to phase out sow stalls
Fast-food giant Burger King has announced its pledge to phase out sow stalls, as well as battery cages for hens, from its suppliers by 2017.
The clean label hierarchy: Xanthan gum? No chance. Guar gum? Borderline. Sugar? Bring it on…
What’s in a name? Everything, when it comes to ‘cleaning’ up ingredients declarations, says National Starch/Corn Products International, which has launched an online hub at cleanlabelinsights.com to collate the latest research and market data to help...
Dr Pepper Snapple hints at new TEN launches in 2013 as non-carbonate sales slump
Dr Pepper Snapple Group's net income fell year-on-year in Q1 2012 with a marked slump in non-carbonate sales, although Dr Pepper TEN drove higher carbonates sales, with the firm hinting at further launches on this platform in 2013.
CER infant formula report removed and company silenced after Abbott legal action
A court order has silenced Hong Kong research company, CER, and ensured the removal of its report damning Abbott’s infant formula product; action the US giant is ‘pleased’ with.
‘Exceptional’ new salt-enhancer discontinued as ex-Firmenich execs exit Horphag
Horphag Research has parted company with the executives it brought in to run its new functional foods and beverages division Horphag Research Nutrition (HRN) and discontinued Salty-R, the first product to emerge from it.