FSIS Salmonella plan: Reduction of 4k illnesses per year
A Salmonella action plan on how to address the problem in meat and poultry products is predicted to reduce the number of illnesses per year by more than 4,000.
Archives for December 5, 2013
WILD Flavors on Alfrebro acquisition: We expect to have a seamless transition
WILD Flavors Inc says the integration of Ohio-based natural extracts and aroma chemicals manufacturer Alfrebro, LLC will be ”seamless” and that while the Alfrebro name will stay, WILD will integrate the administrative and production functions “where it...
WHO’s new complementary medicine strategy draws praise from industry
The launch of the World Health Organisation’s new strategy for traditional and complementary medicines (T&CM) has met with approval from industry groups.
Limited edition cream stew Cheetos in Japan
Frito-Lay has developed cream stew flavored Cheetos for the Japanese snack market.
Novel tech targets mycotoxins in food
An EU project is to develop a novel technology to detect mycotoxins in foods and liquid foodstuffs.
Commission defends nomination of industry experts for EFSA management board
The European Commission has defended its decision to nominate four food industry experts to EFSA’s managing board, saying that EFSA’s founding regulation states four out of the 14 board members should represent “consumers and other interests in the food...
Tooth-friendly candy promise with novel probiotic, says BASF-backed study
A short-term pilot study claims that a lactic acid bacterium holds potential for use in sugar-free candies to reduce the risk of dental caries.
UK firm seeks novel food approval for chia seeds
The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has asked for views on Nutrisure Ltd's application of standard equivalence for chia seeds grown in South America.
The European food industry: Health claims, recession and global competition
We gave the European food industry a check-up at this year’s Food Ingredients Europe (FiE), talking with some of the industry's top ingredients players about EU health claims, economic recovery and how to remain competitive on a global stage.
Tight raw material supply driving up hydrocolloids prices
Tight supply of raw materials is affecting many hydrocolloids and prices are likely to rise as a result, according to hydrocolloids expert Dennis Seisun.
Adding powdered pectin to gum significantly improves release of lipophilic flavors, cooling agents, says Kraft patent
Adding powdered pectin to chewing gum can significantly improve the release of fat soluble ingredients such as flavors and cooling agents as it is chewed, according to a patent application filed by Kraft and Cadbury revealing "surprising" and...
Hershey launches Jolly Rancher in India
Hershey has chosen India as the first country outside of North America to launch the Jolly Rancher brand.
EU cuts animal disease budget
The European Union (EU) has cut its budget for fighting animal diseases from €199m this year (2013) to just over €160m for 2014. While the European Commission has not explained the reduction, it comes as the EU embarks on a new medium-term budget cycle...
Norway slaughters 100 reindeers for halal
A Norwegian abattoir has slaughtered 100 halal-certified reindeer, which have gathered interest from countries as far away as Dubai.
Less is more? Unilever to slash SKUs by 30% by end of 2014
Unilever will reduce its number of stock-keeping units (SKUs) by 30% by the end of 2014, delegates were told at the firm’s investor seminar in London on Thursday.
Hilton extends meat supply deal with Tesco
European meat processor Hilton Food Group has signed a lucrative deal to supply a UK retailer with more fresh meat products.
Protein overtaking probiotic claims in yogurt market
The trend for high-protein products is gathering pace globally, with more than 10% of new launches using protein claims, as a softer approach to health moves the industry away from probiotic claims, according to data from Innova Market Insights.
US meat exporters urge speed on Farm Bill
The US Meat Export Federation (USMEF) has called on the US Congress to speed up its agreement of the US Farm Bill, so that funds can be released to help American meat exporters promote their goods abroad.
Seeing red? Industry poll reveals natural red color challenge in meat, dairy, bakery applications
The quality and range of natural colors has increased significantly in recent years, but getting a vibrant natural red shade in some bakery, meat and dairy applications - especially if you want to avoid carmine - remains a big challenge, according to an...
‘China must redefine and simplify its health-product registration’
The legislative office of China's State Council has been urged that its term “health-food product”, which refers to all dietary supplements, is too broad a concept and by definition can include “anything that is healthy for humans to consume”.
DISPATCHES FROM MWFPA 2013
Industry group offers assistance in understanding food safety
While many questions remain about the Food Safety Modernization Act, one industry expert advised that the time to start putting plans in place is upon us.
VSU grant aims to jumpstart commercial chickpea production in Virginia
Yixiang Xu, PhD, food processing/engineering assistant professor in Virginia State University's Agricultural Research Station, has been awarded a two-year $29,186 specialty crop block grant from the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer...