Irish beef industry looks to China and the US
The Chinese and US markets will open to Irish beef during 2014, according to Irish Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Simon Coveney, TD. However, he could not say exactly when.
Archives for January 14, 2014
HACCP certification key to FSMA compliance
With regulations like the Food Safety Modernization Act requiring higher safety and sanitation standards, HACCP certification is an important step in ensuring an operation passes muster.
Bureau Veritas strengthens position in Canada
Bureau Veritas has acquired Maxxam to strengthen its position in Canada.
Industry applauds FDA's release of final version of liquid dietary supplements guidance
After a four-year delay, FDA has at last released a final version of its guidance on liquid dietary supplements. The document doesn’t much change the line of thinking offered in the draft version but does offer more detail and clarification and in...
Pom, Coke spat reaches Supreme Court, sparks fear over labels trumping deception claims
The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear a dispute between Pom Wonderful LLC and the Coca-Cola Co. in which Pom accuses Coke of deceptive labeling and advertising for a pomegranate blueberry juice. The case examines whether the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act...
Europeans slam Athletics Australia’s ‘kneejerk’ supplements slap
Athletics Australia (AA) is wrong to warn its young and elite athletes off food and sports supplements as they can provide benefits at next-to-no risk, Europe’s sports nutrition sector has said.
Vinamilk gets government go-ahead for Cambodian dairy deal
The Vietnamese government has given Vinamilk the go-ahead by to pursue its latest international investment – the purchase of a majority stake in Cambodian dairy processor, Angkor Dairy Products.
EFSA health claim opinions
EFSA approves iodine, iron, vitamin C infant health claims
The European Food Safety Authority has approved a raft of claims for under-3s including iodine and thyroid and cognitive function; vitamin C and iron absorption; and iron and haemoglobin formation.
Truvia survey: Consumers want to manage calories, won’t give up favorite foods
A survey of American, British and French consumers by Truvia Natural Sweetener found that French consumers claim to eat the healthiest, while American and British consumers are more likely to reward themselves with food and drink. But all three consumer...
It's a Whiteout for food retail meat rooms
Ecolab has launched a cleaning and sanitizing system for use in food retail meat rooms.
National Obesity Forum calls for harder hitting anti-obesity campaigns
The food and drink industry must be part of the solution to obesity – but there are significant gaps in its approach, says a new report from the UK’s National Obesity Forum.
Slow-paced meals reduce hunger but only cut calories for normal-weight people: Study
Consuming food at a slower pace does help to increase reduce feelings of hunger, but the effects on calorie consumption may depend on whether you are overweight, according to new research.
Diverse European sauce tastes hamper local brands
Diverse European tastes have made it difficult for any one table sauce brand to dominate the market – although Heinz is an exception, according to a new report from Rabobank.
Is there room for another coconut water brand? You bet, says COCOZIA...
Is recent explosive growth in the coconut water category sustainable, and is there still room for new players as the category starts to mature?
Graze.com ready to gobble up US market prospects
Snacking subscription service Graze.com has pumped nearly $5m into US expansion - a market that has very, very big potential, CEO says.
Ukraine forecasts significant rise in meat exports
Ukraine will significantly increase exports of all kinds of meat in 2014, with the most significant growth coming from exports of pork, according to yearly forecasts.
‘Huge variation’ in food hygiene standards
One year on from the horse meat scandal there is a huge variation in the levels of UK food standards in the UK, according to Which?
Cargill takes stake in Ukraine meat firm
US meat processor Cargill has acquired a 5% stake in Ukraine’s biggest meat producer and agricultural group, UkrLandFarming (ULF).
Ireland eyes US beef market
An opening of the US market to Irish beef is imminent according to Tom Moran, Secretary General of the Irish Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine.
Isoglucose may take a third of EU sugar market
Isoglucose may take up to 30% of the current European sugar market after quotas are removed in 2017, according to a new report.
Ritter Sport wins 'natural flavor' German court battle
Ritter Sport has been granted an injunction preventing a German consumer group from claiming the chocolate firm is deceiving consumers with misleading natural flavor claims.
Ex-FDA official praises GMA call for federal GMO labeling rules, but says asking it to define ‘natural’ is a long shot
It might have enraged those in favor of mandatory GMO labeling, but a leaked document outlining the Grocery Manufacturers Association’s (GMA’s) ideas for a federally regulated 'voluntary' approach to this issue has been praised by one ex-FDA official.
Radio-frequency drying slashes acrylamide in potato chips: Study
Using radio-frequency to dry partially fried potato chips can limit acrylamide formation, finds research.