Disinfectant gains EPA approval for killing foodborne pathogens in processing plants
Integrated Environmental Technologies (IET) has announced their Excelyte disinfecting solution can eliminate foodborne pathogens Listeria and E.coli.
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Symrise commits to corporate responsibility compact
Symrise has joined the United Nations (UN) Compact, the largest corporate responsibility initiative in the world.
US Senate to vote on toxic chemical legislation
The US Senate will vote today on whether to overhaul federal law on toxic chemicals in the midst of a push to update legislation.
Strengthening SNAP could tackle obesity and food insecurity: Policy report
Strengthening the Supplementary Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) could help tackle the dual problems of food insecurity and obesity in the United States, according to an official policy report from the Center for the Study of the Presidency and...
US urged Vietnam to reconsider infant formula advertising ban
The US government attempted to interfere with Vietnamese legislation relating to infant formula advertising, a letter has revealed.
Big opportunities for tomato seed oil, suggests study
Tomato seeds have great potential for producing commercial oils with high antioxidant values, according to new research that backs greater commercial use of the processing by-product.
Chinese suppliers merit demonization but progress is being made, says BI chief
The credibility question over ingredients sourced from China are ‘well earned’, says George Pontiakos, president and CEO of BI Nutraceuticals, but the US FDA is doing a great job on bringing standards up to speed.
EFSA: imaging techniques will guide dietary energy consumption
Imaging techniques and specific metabolic rates for organs will help give food scientists a better idea of energy intake levels for food, according to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
UK government should press EC to reverse DSM moratorium - report
The UK government should make “every possible effort” to persuade the European Commission (EC) to reverse its decision on desinewed meat (DSM), according to an Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee (EFRA) report.
Nebraska Prime Group faces nearly $200,000 fine over worker's death
Nebraska Prime Group has been cited for 11 violations totalling more than US$195,100 (€161,800) in proposed fines after the death of a worker in January this year.
Aldi wins battle of the puds against Dr Oetker
Aldi has won a victory in a German court battle with food manufacturer Dr Oetker over the patent and marketing rights of a chocolate and cream dessert.
UK MPs call for reversal of DSM moratorium
A committee of British MPs has criticised the European Commission for demanding that the UK introduce a moratorium on desinewed meat (DSM), describing it as “heavy handed and disproportionate”.
MFA stands by allegations of animal cruelty
Animal welfare charity Mercy for Animals (MFA) is standing by its claims that a video shot undercover at a US pig farm showed animal cruelty.
Some quinoa varieties may be unsuitable for strict gluten-free diets, study suggests
A new study has questioned advice to include quinoa in gluten-free diets for those with celiac disease, finding that some varieties may trigger symptoms.
Too much salt could mean to too little calcium, say researchers
High dietary intake of sodium could lead to depletion of calcium in the body, according to new research.
Pork crisis in Estonia
Estonia’s pork production sector is facing a crisis as a result of high costs and competition from European imports.