EFSA approves safety of GM oilseed rape
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has approved the safety of a genetically modified (GM) oilseed rape for use in foods and feed on the EU market.
Archives for September 26, 2012
ESBL found in nearly half of Danish chicken meat
Almost half of chicken meat in Denmark in 2011 contained extended spectrum beta lactamase (ESBL) – an enzyme promoting resistance to antibiotics used to treat severe infections in humans – according to a new study from the Danish Integrated Antimicrobial...
Researchers create novel humidity regulating films to stop water vapour condensation
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute in Germany have created humidity regulating films incorporating salts that absorb water vapour leading to extended shelf life and better product appeal.
New ingredient targets satiety at lining of gut
A new line of financing will help Elcelyx Therapeutics further develop its satiety ingredient Lovidia, the company announced recently. Lovidia, a proprietary blend of GRAS ingredients, is aimed at the dietary supplement and functional foods markets.
Big interview: Russ Moroz, VP Research Development & Quality, Kraft Foods
Kraft VP: There is no silver bullet on sodium reduction
Kraft Foods has made significant cuts in sodium across its portfolio - and is currently working on “proprietary approaches to take this work to the next level” - but there is “not yet a silver bullet in the toolbox”, admit R&D chiefs at the firm.
Aurora Algae: ‘There is a lot more recognition of the standalone EPA story now’
There is a “unique opportunity for high purity EPA as a standalone ingredient” as the omega-3 market becomes more sophisticated, says algal omega-3 specialist Aurora Algae as it prepares to break ground on a commercial-scale production site it claims...
Campbell's to close plants in California, New Jersey
Campbell Soup Company has taken steps to cut costs and reallocate manufacturing capacity in light of volume declines in the canned soup business in the United States, the company announced Thursday.
Gut bacteria changes touted as a cause of diabetes
Major changes to the profile of our gut bacteria ecosystem are associated with the development of type two diabetes, according to ‘exciting’ new meta-genomic data published in Nature.
Belarus reveals marbled beef ambitions
Belarus is aiming to become a major exporter of high-quality marbled beef, government officials have revealed.
WWF Germany compares sustainable soy schemes
The WWF Germany has compared the ProTerra Certification scheme for sustainable soy with the Round Table on Responsible Soy (RTRS) – and has found now reason to prefer one over the other when recommending a scheme for the feed supply chain.
Ads for almond milk with 2% almonds not misleading, rules ASA
The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has ruled that Alpro UK’s advertising of its ‘almond milk’ was not misleading, despite complaints that the product contained just 2% almonds.
Can early exposure shape better diets for future generations?
From sweet tastes, to saltiness and even garlic – the latest research is suggesting that early exposure to tastes can help shape long term food preferences, but just how important is it?
ConAgra joins move against sow stalls
ConAgra Foods has become the latest US company to announce that it is banning the use of sow stalls in its pork supply chain.
China's corn import growth will have 'massive impact on world markets'
Corn imports to China will hit 20mn tonnes per year by 2017, leading to major reverberations on world markets. This is the likely scenario if current trends in the country’s pork production and industrialisation continue, according to a major study.
Fiber-rich yogurt success: Hide the fiber for greater consumer acceptance
Market success of yogurts formulated to be high in fiber and low in sugar could depend on how visible the fiber is in the formulation, suggests data from 700 young educated consumers.
US gum sales below expectations for Rev7 degradable gum makers
British polymer firm Revolymer, the creators of Rev7 degradable gum, has suffered a loss in its first half results as US sales were lower than expected.
Barry Callebaut UK strikes end as settlement reached
Barry Callebaut has reached a settlement with workers at a factory in the UK after strikes were staged earlier in the week over a pay dispute.
Self-regulation of food advertising to children is failing across Europe, says IASO
Self-regulation of food advertising to children has been labelled a failure by the International Association for the Study of Obesity (IASO), which has said in a new report that advertising to children has fallen by a “disappointing” 29% across Europe...
FSANZ approves Fonterra hydrogen peroxide processing aid application
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has approved an application from dairy giant Fonterra to use hydrogen peroxide as a processing aid to control lactic acid-producing micro-organisms during the manufacture of certain dairy products.