FOOD SAFETY SUMMIT 2014
Catch food fraud before it happens
Food fraud must be dealt with swiftly and seriously to prevent harm to consumer health, according to one industry expert.
Archives for April 8, 2014
Special edition: Automation
Name and shame unethical supply chain practices
Reluctance to adopt technologies, like automation is in part driven by ‘endless squeezing’ of supplier margins by the major multiple retailers, says the PPMA Group (Processing & Packaging Machinery Association).
Food industry winners and losers in BJP’s election manifesto
With India’s lengthy election process now underway, the expected frontrunner, the Bharatiya Janaya Party, has released its manifesto, and while the food processing industry as a whole could stand to benefit from its pledges, companies like Walmart would...
Beer consumption at near 70-year low in Australia
Consumption of beer in Australia has reached its lowest level since 1946, according to figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Back on track: Strong Q2 balances out natural colours loss for Chr. Hansen
Ingredients giant Chr. Hansen has an unchanged outlook for full year, after a strong second quarter eased the woes created by the firm losing its biggest colours customer in Q4 last year.
US reports export growth for meat, despite challenges
The United States Meat Exports Federation (USMEF) reported growth in exports for pork, beef and lamb in February 2014, despite concerns about supply and rising prices.
InstantLabs to co-develop seafood species identification tests
InstantLabs has partnered with the University of Guelph to co-develop DNA-based seafood species identification tests to tackle marketplace fraud.
EU challenges Russian pork import ban at the WTO
The European Union (EU) has filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) against Russia’s import ban on pigs and pigmeat sourced from across the EU, following four cases of African Swine Fever (ASF) detected in Lithuania and Poland.
Australia finalises negotiations on Economic Partnership Agreement with Japan
Australia has concluded its negotiations on an Economic Partnership Agreement with Japan – its second-biggest trading partner.
DSM in negotiations to buy Chinese vitamin C manufacturer
DSM has ended speculation about acquiring Chinese vitamin C supplier Aland by acknowledging it is in talks with the firm, but asserts no deal has been signed.
AAK to acquire Belgian bakery fats specialist
AarhusKarlshamn (AAK) will acquire Belgium bakery fats specialist CSM Benelux to drive strength in its bakery supplies business, its European president says.
Pompeo bill would preempt state GMO labeling
As was rumored last week, congressman Mike Pompeo (R-KS) introduced legislation Wednesday that would block the efforts in multiple states to require mandatory labeling of genetically modified foods.
Special edition: Is banning partially hydrogenated oils the best way to crack down on trans fats?
On the face of it, the FDA’s proposal to revoke the GRAS status of partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) - the source of most of the ‘artificial’ trans fats in the US food supply - seems like a no-brainer. After all, even if the jury is apparently still out...
Pepsi explores salt flavor modifiers with Senomyx; plans new 'made with real sugar' colas
San Diego-based flavor innovator Senomyx has entered into a collaborative agreement with PepsiCo to identify flavors with "modifying properties intended to restore the desired salty taste in products with reduced salt".
Foodborne outbreaks down but less being solved - CSPI
Foodborne illness outbreaks have dropped but less are being solved, according to a Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) report.
Love Grown Foods CEO: Why not bring beans into breakfast cereal?
Love Grown Foods has developed a line of bean-based ready-to-eat breakfast cereals that its CEO said should soak up interest from the bean craze.
Seward increases UK manufacturing capacity
Seward has increased production capacity for Stomacher blender bags with additional manufacturing in the UK.
‘Scientific substantiation’ needed before WHO reduces sugar guidance, says CAOBISCO
More research is required before the World Health Organization (WHO) cuts its guidance on daily sugar intake by half, according to the Association of Chocolate, Biscuits and Confectionery Industries of Europe (CAOBISCO).
Carbs, not just fat, may influence blood lipid levels
The fatty acid composition of blood reflects the quality of both dietary fat and carbohydrates, according to new research from Finland.
dispatches from ISA conference 2014
Behavioural economist: Do the nutritional thinking for people if you want change
Consumers don’t really want more nutritional information, they want an easy life, according to a behavioural economist talking at a conference in Brussels.