WTO considers US-Argentina beef import dispute
A World Trade Organization (WTO) disputes panel has been established to rule on whether US bans on Argentine beef imports are legal under global trade laws.
Archives for January 30, 2013
Special edition: Protein-rich foods: The next generation
Cost and supply benefits are 'icing on the cake' for soy proteins
After a few years of difficult market conditions, the soy protein market is enjoying ‘dynamic growth’, but what does the future hold for this ingredient, and what kind of impact will the GMO issue have?
Produce and poultry top sources of foodborne illness, finds report
Produce was linked to almost 50% of foodborne illnesses and poultry to more deaths than any other commodity over a decade, according to a US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report.
CSM strong trading update set to tempt US and European bidders?
CSM has released a 2012 unaudited trading update to inform potential buyers from the US and Europe on business progress ahead of its mid-year divestment.
Diageo faces struggle to make United Spirits pay: Analyst
The potential upsides in Diageo’s potential acquisition of a majority stake in India's United Spirits (USL) are clear but achieving acceptable profitability from the business may be tricky, according to one analyst.
Cyvex Nutrition achieves self-affirmed GRAS for blackcurrant extract, 'one of the most potent berry extracts on the market'
An independent panel of experts has determined that Cyvex Nutrition’s Euro Black Currant extract is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for use in a wide range of functional foods and beverages, following a review of safety and toxicology data.
DCD concerns: Too early to predict NZ export fallout, says Rabobank
It is "difficult to say" if New Zealand dairy exports will suffer as a result of the on-going concerns surrounding dicyandiamide (DCD) contamination, Rabobank has claimed.
KFC in crisis
Litigators licking their lips over Yum! class action
Lawyers in the United States are queuing up to bring on board investors in KFC’s parent, Yum! Brands, for a class action lawsuit. The move follows nearly two months of questions concerning meat standards at the fast food chain’s Chinese operation.
ASA rejects Weetos advertising complaints
The UK’s Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) has rejected complaints that Weetos advertisements encourage poor nutritional habits and an unhealthy lifestyle for children.
DEFRA seeks French support to scrap sugar quotas
The government has urged the French agricultural ministry not to block reform of the EU sugar regime, which could unlock lucrative markets for UK food and drink exports around the world.
ASF suspected in Belarus disease outbreak
Several hundreds of pigs have been culled in the Brest region of Belarus, following an outbreak of disease among animals in the villages of Golevichi and Omnevichi.
Big interview: Drew Harrington and Amanda Klane, co-founders, Yasso
Get him to the Greek! The meteoric rise of Yasso
It’s a runaway success story that will either inspire budding entrepreneurs across the nation or have them seething with jealousy... But it’s hard to think of a better example of a product that hit the market just at the right time.
Titanium dioxide, UVA combo battles germs
Incorporating titanium dioxide (TiO2) onto a thin low density polyethylene (LDPE) film and exposing it to UVA light can reduce microorganisms, according to researchers.
Barry Callebaut targets authenticity with single origin cocoa and chocolate
Barry Callebaut has unveiled new cocoa and chocolate products at ISM in Cologne, including Cameroon origin cocoa for baked goods, and single origin chocolate from Cameroon and Java.
Eurofins acquisition boosts Dutch food testing capabilities
Eurofins has bought Dutch food testing centre Laboratorium Zeeuws-Vlaanderen (LZV) in a move that shores up its food and feed testing prowess in The Netherlands.
Fairtrade demand spurs rapid increase in supply
Fairtrade International has said the number of farmers and workers benefitting from the system increased by 13% in 2011 as the food and drink industry continues to pledge its support, according to a new report.
Japan eases age restriction on US beef
The US meat industry has hailed a deal that will see Japan relax age restrictions on US beef imports.
In-home breakfast consumption has driven yogurt growth – research
Increasing in-home breakfast consumption and the popularity of yogurt among young adults has driven the product’s dramatic growth in the US over the last decade, market research firm the NPD Group has claimed.
Freeze the footprint of food, advises WWF
The industry needs to freeze the footprint of food, delegates to the International Production and Processing Expo (International Poultry Expo) were told.