Russia adds to EU meat import restrictions
Russia has imposed additional restrictions on meat imports from the EU, citing the “unstable” epizootic situation on the Continent.
Archives for August 23, 2012
Longer lifespans create new elderly nutrition concepts
As average lifespans push beyond 80 years, demand is growing for products that meet the particular nutritional needs of the elderly such as cognitive performance and bone health. But is it a generation that buys into nutrition-led disease prevention over...
Concern over France’s sow stall progress
Nine EU countries are still unable to prove they will comply when the sow stall ban comes into force on 1 January next year.
Food processor 'surprised' by OSHA citation
DeIorio Foods Inc. has said it is ‘very surprised’ to receive 14 alleged serious violations citations from the US Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
FDA to probe consumer understanding of fortification
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has said it intends to examine consumer understanding of fortified foods, to work out whether people consider generally unhealthy snack foods to be healthier if they contain added nutrients.
Food outlets distance themselves from suspect abattoir
US food corporations have been quick to distance themselves from a California abattoir accused of animal welfare abuse and food safety breaches.
Roshen Corporation expands footprint in Ukraine
Confectionery manufacturer Roshen Corporation has started production at its latest plant in the Ukraine, in which it has invested UAH 600m (€59.1m).
Kerry takes seasoned approach to Russia
Russia’s leading provider of rubs and glazes, Kerry Ingredients & Flavours Russia, is to showcase its fermented, smoke and functional solutions at Agroprodmash.
Avebe targets Asian frozen dumplings with innovation
Starch firm Avebe is targeting frozen dumpling manufacturers in Asia with a new ingredient that it claims will deliver better quality products.
ILIP to continue produce-packaging research partnership
Italian packaging manufacturer ILIP intends to continue its research partnership with the University of Bologna – furthering its efforts to learn more about the effects of its packaging on the fresh produce it protects.
First Milk ordered to pay £60,000 after cheese plant explosion
UK-based First Milk has been ordered to pay nearly £60,000 in fines and charges following a court case relating to an explosion at a cheese factory in Cumbria.
Barry Callebaut pumps millions into sustainable cocoa
Chocolate processor Barry Callebaut has paid €2.4m in premiums to Ivory Coast cooperatives in Africa for Rainforest Alliance certified cocoa.
‘No evidence’ that gluten-free diet benefits general population, says researcher
Stronger efforts are needed to educate the public about reasons for adopting a gluten-free diet, as many Americans are cutting gluten in an effort to lose weight, says Arizona State University professor Dr. Glenn Gaesser, an exercise physiologist and...
Safety-aware Chinese consumers turning to dairy imports - survey
Chinese consumers are turning to imported dairy products as their confidence in the safety of domestically-manufactured food brands continues to decline, a survey has found.
No more crying over onion quality thanks to infra-red technology
Produce World Rustler will become the first UK firm to install Near Infra-Red (NIR) technology for detecting internal defects in onions.