Grow Green Industries develops all-natural food sanitizer and preservative
Food safety and shelf-life enhancing products with no special processing requirements will be unveiled at trade-show IFT next month, according to the US-based developer.
Archives for May 27, 2012
EU moves on CAP could benefit Scotland
Reform of the European CAP offers Scotland opportunities, but independence must be addressed, according to a Scottish MEP.
Chinese dairy products enter golden period: Dairy group
China-made infant formula milk powders as well as other domestically sold dairy products are manufactured to increasingly higher standards according to a leading group.
UK food safety incidents on rise
The UK’s Food Standards Agency (FSA) saw an increase in the number of food incidents it investigated last year, according to its Annual Report of Incidents 2011, which was issued today.
Chobani facing lawsuit over ‘evaporated cane juice’ labelling violation
Yogurt manufacturer Chobani Inc. is facing legal action in the US over claims that its use of the term ‘evaporated cane juice’ on its Greek yogurt products violates federal and state food labelling laws.
Dispatches from Vitafoods Europe 2012
EU market is 'difficult to penetrate' for Chinese ingredient firm
A local Chinese company has developed a curcurmin ingredient for the global market but a sales representative told FoodNavigator-Asia at Vitafoods Europe that India is a strong competitor and Europe is a difficult market to penetrate.
Gluten free furore highlights inaccurate reporting
A recent expose of the cost of gluten free products on the National Health Service (NHS) drew on inaccurate reports, according to ‘free from foods’ authority Foods Matter.
India alcohol limits drafted
India’s top food regulator has drafted regulations for alcohol content in beer, wine and spirits sold in the country, a move that has ruffled feathers in the local liquor manufacturing industry.
Dispatches from Vitafoods Europe 2012
Regional partnerships are key to tackling Asia, says Vésale Pharma president
Asia’s functional food market is still a new target area for pharmaceutical firm Vésale Pharma and working with regional agents will prove essential in gaining traction in the market, according to president.
Study justifies optimised spray drying for enzymes and probiotics
Research into the optimisation of single droplet spray drying could aid the production of powdered formulations containing heat-sensitive ingredients such as enzymes and probiotics, according to a new review.
Food industry struggles to hold on to overseas students
The UK food industry must do more to hold on to students of food technology and food science from overseas, according to the Institute of Food Science & Technology (IFST).
Jensen Farms files for bankruptcy citing ‘wrongful death’ lawsuits
Jensen Farms - the cantaloupe grower pinpointed as the source of last year’s deadly Listeria monocytogenes outbreak – has filed for bankruptcy in the US.
Yeast products recalled in Australia
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has issued a warning to consumers and food businesses not to use or sell two direct mail order products labelled, Tempeh Starter Yeast and Super Starter Yeast.
US raw milk cheese manufacturing safety regulations ‘appear adequate’ - study
Current US regulations governing the manufacture of cheese made using unpasteurised milk “appear adequate” for producing microbiologically safe products, a study has claimed.