New concerns over UK live exports
UK animal welfare organisation the RSPCA has raised fresh concerns over the conditions of animals being exported from Ramsgate port.
Archives for November 9, 2012
Ukraine increases poultry exports
In September, the volume of Ukraine’s poultry exports exceeded the volume of its imports for the first time since it gained independence 21 years ago.
Bomb warning forces Barry Callebaut to temporarily close plant
A bomb alert has forced Barry Callebaut to temporarily close a factory in Dijon, France that it recently agreed to sell.
State of the industry
Apac driving demand for global vegetable oils market
A combination of factors is expected to drive demand growth in the vegetable oils market over the next few years, with demand from the food sector being led by a number of emerging economies, most prominently in the Asia-Pacific region.
Pinoy FDA targeting non-English labels
In the wake of a major recall of toxic South Korean noodles from shelves across the country, food regulation authorities in the Philippines are now actively seeking to target imported products that do not contain English translations of ingredients on...
FACET: New risk management tool for additives, flavourings and food contact materials
A new risk management tool for flavouring substances, additives and food contact materials is due to be completed in the coming weeks, drawing together data on food chemical occurrence, concentration and food intake, says Dr Tracy McCrorie of the...
TREND INSIGHT
Scratch bakery is a shift into super-artisanal, says analyst
The rising trend of scratch bakery in stores indicates a shift into super-artisanal and super-premium, an analyst says.
EFSA health claim opinion
Rejected: EFSA tells Glanbia its whey “weight loss peptides” claim is “not characterised”
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has rejected Irish dairy and ingredients giant Glanbia’s claim that its Prolibra whey-peptide ingredient can reduce body fat, failing the claim on characterisation grounds that dogged 100s of probiotic submissions.
EFSA event marks 10th anniversary
Hundreds of the world’s leading food safety experts gathered in Parma earlier this week to attend a two-day food safety event.
Kampffmeyer asks: What does clean label mean to consumers?
More than three-quarters of European consumers want foods without chemical additives and most say they are willing to pay more for additive-free foods, according to a new survey carried out on behalf of Kampffmeyer Food Innovation.
Dispatches from Pack Expo 2012
Mintel: growth in older consumers must force packaging rethink
Food and drink manufacturers need to think harder about how to design and market packaging for older consumers, according to Benjamin Punchard, senior packaging analyst at Mintel.
Swiss cheese culture cuts ripening time and boosts taste – Chr. Hansen
Chr. Hansen has developed a new Swiss cheese culture which makes it possible to reduce ripening time, cuts costs, and produce products with a milder, less pungent flavour.
Insignia Technologies targets global expansion after funding boost
Insignia Technologies has targeted global expansion after receiving funding for its product range used in food packaging to minimise food waste.
EFSA seeks to strengthen risk assessment
The European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA) tenth anniversary scientific conference on risk assessment concluded yesterday with a call for better communication and more ‘fit-for-purpose’ risk assessment tools.
Nestlé: We sincerely regret Nesquik recall
Nestlé USA has apologised to customers after a recall of Nesquik chocolate powder linked to salmonella.
Dean Foods eyeing further growth to end 2012 after strong Q3
Dean Foods is eyeing further growth to close 2012, after strong third quarter performances from its Fresh Dairy Direct and WhiteWave-Alpro business segments.