Special EU protection proposed for Belgian chocolate
The Belgian confectionery association Choprabisco is considering applying for protected geographical indication for Belgian chocolate to protect authentic producers from imitations.
Archives for April 1, 2013
OIG finds gaps in FSIS beef E.coli testing
The Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) need to re-evaluate its E.coli testing relating to the downstream processing of boxed beef products, according to the results of an audit from the Office of Inspector General (OIG).
What next for canola protein? BioExx to close Saskatoon plant but in ‘advanced’ talks over JV in Europe
BioExx Specialty Proteins plans to close its Saskatoon canola protein plant but says it is in advanced negotiations with potential joint venture partners about employing the technology used there at a brand new facility in Europe.
Wal-Mart to continue China investment despite feeling the pinch
Wal-Mart has announced plans to invest RMB500m (US$79.8m) to upgrade its Chinese stores. The statement comes in a bid to play down local media reports that the company’s growth plans were being hit by a spate of store closures.
Australian tastes
Milk bars losing out to servos as Australia gains a sweet tooth
Supermarket service stations are gaining ground on corner shops, and baked staples now losing out to chocolate and confectionery, according to new research from Australia.
Yashili given NZ approval to build NZ$100m infant formula plant
Chinese dairy processor, Yashili International, has been given the go-ahead by authorities in New Zealand to build a NZ$100m infant formula manufacturing plant in the country.
Ankush at large
Drug decision could savage India-EU food free trade agreement
I don’t think that there was any more talked about corporate news in India this week than the Supreme Court’s decision to dismiss Novartis’s appeal for a patent for its Gilvec cancer drug.
EFSA gives opinion on MSM health risks
Mechanically separated meat (MSM) from poultry and swine carries similar risks to non-mechanically separated meat unless produced using high-pressure production techniques, according to a scientific opinion published by the European Food Safety Authority...
Sodium reductions detailed at meeting of stakeholders called both significant and insufficient
A meeting yesterday in Washington DC, among three major stakeholders in the food industry and in food policy gave a snapshot of what progress has been made in the years-long process in reducing sodium in the American diet.
Chicken protein launch at German show
A global protein manufacturer is to launch a new product at the food industry’s largest international trade fair.
SNAXPO 2013: EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
Hispanic snacks: Hot opportunities beyond Latin American consumers
There are tremendous opportunities for Hispanic snacks that target non-Hispanic consumers, but products must be spicy and authentic, according to a marketing expert.
Fungus to wipe £7M from Tate & Lyle’s profit
Tate & Lyle has posted “reassuringly dull” third-quarter figures, despite having to implement measures to tackle aflatoxin, a fungus in maize caused by the unusually hot and dry conditions in the US last summer.
Tech company, shrimp processor form joint venture to process omega-3 oils from waste stream
Solutions4CO2 Inc., a Canadian company that develops ways to process waste gas, water and biomass streams into high value nutraceutical co products, has entered into an agreement to develop a new source of omega-3 oils from the waste streams of cold...
British scientists develop synthetic vaccine technology
Scientists in Britain have developed a way of creating a wholly synthetic vaccine, taking away the need to use live and potentially infectious viruses.
US livestock bodies launch new welfare drive
The US pig and dairy industries have launched a new initiative to improve the welfare and well-being of farm animals.
Dole completes sale of processed food business
Dole Food Company has completed the sale of it global packaged foods and Asia fresh businesses to ITOCHU Corporation of Japan for $1.7 billion in cash. The transaction will include rights to the Dole name in certain packaged food products worldwide and...
Product line malfunction caused McCoy’s plastic contamination, says KP Snacks
A production line malfunction was the cause of plastic contamination in four variants of McCoy’s potato chips, KP Snacks says.
Automated combination system speeds up testing
Biotecon Diagnostics has launched the first automated system incorporating detection of genetically modified organisms (GMO), allergens and animal species differentiation, which speeds up testing and is more sensitive than other methods.
Coke claims world first with ‘edible’ Fanta print advert
The Coca-Cola Company claims to have published the ‘world’s first tastable print ad’ with Middle Eastern print adverts made out of rice paper and infused with the taste of Fanta.
RSPO disputes Rainforest Foundation palm oil food guide
A Rainforest Foundation ethical food product guide based on companies’ palm oil use unjustly discourages the use of palm oil even if it is sustainably sourced, claims the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO).
EFSA draws up priority list for food additive re-evaluation
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has called on food and drink manufacturers for information on the use of food additives, prioritising data on 15 colours and antioxidants for the end of July.
Cargill: Production of finely textured beef still significantly below where it was before the ‘pink slime’ debaclé
While there is a good chance that sales of finely textured beef (FTB) will pick up again in time, Cargill’s production still remains significantly below where it was before the ‘pink slime’ media frenzy erupted almost exactly a year ago today, says the firm.
Outbreak of E.coli O121 linked to frozen food products
An outbreak of E.coli O121 has sickened 24 people from 15 states, according to the US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA-FSIS).
Cola cricket
IPL sponsorship just the start for cricket-loving Pepsi
With the opening of the 2013 edition of the Indian Premier League, PepsiCo is wheeling out its biggest marketing coup to the cricket-crazy public of India.