AB Sciex unveils meat speciation method after horse meat scandal
AB Sciex has unveiled a meat speciation method which detects animal protein markers and veterinary drug residues in a single analysis.
Archives for July 28, 2013
Pawar: Future of sustainable dairy in the hands of the private sector
Private dairy companies must develop a fair and consistent strategy for procuring milk from farmers, Sharad Pawar, India’s powerful minister for agriculture and food processing, has warned.
Wrigley files patent for ‘natural’ tooth friendly gummies
Mars-owned Wrigley is attempting to patent a method to produce ‘natural’ tooth friendly gummies using erythritol.
In vitro meat: Lab-grown burger to be unveiled and tasted next week
The world's first in vitro meat - a €250,000 burger made from lab grown beef - will be unveiled and served next week.
Meat drives Irish food exports
Meat was the major driver behind an increase in Irish food and drink exports this year, according to Irish food board Bord Bía.
FoodNavigator: What's on our special editions calendar for 2013-14?
From the newest developments in sweeteners, fats and oils and flavours, to the latest trends in gluten-free formulation and plant-based diets, FoodNavigator's special editions calendar for 2013-14 spans the hottest topics for the European food and drink...
Hostess Brands president: 'The Twinkie is like Elvis - many impersonators, but only one king'
Hostess Brands may develop new cake lines with added fiber, wholegrain or even gluten-free variants and it's not afraid of competition, its president says.
SGS highlights need for pesticide testing after India tragedy
SGS Food Pesticide Residue Testing Services identify any contamination of food products with poisonous and potentially lethal pesticides.
NTC: Our garlic and onion flavor alternatives are ‘very, very cost-effective versus some of the cheapest raw materials on this planet’
By exploiting plant by-products for precursors to in-demand flavors, Natural Taste Consulting’s (NTC) has come up with natural, sustainable, and highly cost-effective options for a variety of foods – but how are they doing this?
Long road to implementation seen for FDA's new FSMA rules on food imports, audits
New rules released under the Food Safety Modernization Act will push more responsibility onto food importers and third party inspectors in an effort to prevent food borne illnesses at their source overseas rather than to try to catch them when they land...
Salmonella cases increase in Denmark as nearly half infected abroad
Almost 1,200 cases of salmonella were reported in Denmark last year with 45% contracted while travelling abroad.
Danone infant formula demand drives ‘strong start’ to 2013
Danone claims to have got off to a “strong start” this year, with early signs of stabilisation in Europe and solid demand for infant nutrition products in China driving better-than-expected sales growth in the first half of 2013.
China research
KFC named China’s most powerful brand
Fast food chain KFC tops the table in China as the most powerful international brand in the country, according to research compiled for the BBC.
'Angry Birds' branded fruit juices touch down in Thailand
Angry Birds branded fruit juices featuring characters from the iconic video game are being launched in Thailand, in a move that marks their first flight into Southeast Asia.
New biotech industry website to allow ‘everyone’ to ask questions about GMO: “We should have been doing this all along”
The Council for Biotechnology Information launched GMO Answers today, “to do a better job answering your questions — no matter what they are — about GMOs.”
From leaf to shelf: ISC aims to unite stevia supply chain
Stevia trade association the International Stevia Council (ISC) has called for more end users to become involved in its activities, to spur sustainability and more uniform standards in the sector.
Mettler-Toledo detection software proves its metal
Mettler-Toledo Safeline Metal Detection has bolstered software for its Profile detection systems with added processing flexibility.
Big losses for Russian poultry industry
Russia’s biggest poultry production regions have reported multi-million-dollar losses in the first six months of 2013.
Tough Europe forces Danone savings drive
Dairy and beverages giant Danone is targeting €200M (£172.7M) in savings in Europe by 2015 by “adapting its structures and costs” as the tough economic climate continues to bite.
Synergy targets consumer demand for authenticity with cheddar cheese flavours
Flavour and ingredients supplier Synergy has introduced a range of cheddar cheese flavours, to deliver authentic mature cheddar flavours in savoury foods.