US sees first chilled pork shipment to Colombia
The United States has shipped chilled pork to Colombia for the first time, in what looks to be a market development with huge potential.
Archives for August 18, 2014
Hershey suspends US flavored milk shipments to China
Shipments of Hershey’s brand flavored milk to China have been suspended after a consignment found to contain unapproved ingredients was destroyed.
South Korea expected to import more beef
The Republic of Korea is expected to import more beef in the coming year, as domestic cattle numbers continue to fall, and beef prices rise.
All-natural snacking trend is starting to falter, says Datamonitor
The all-natural snack phenomenon has peaked in developed markets, faltering under a raft of lawsuits, says a Datamonitor Consumer analyst.
‘Protective coat’ for Listeria discovered
A substance that greatly increases the survival of Listeria monocytogenes has been discovered by researchers who hope it will lead to better techniques to combat the pathogen.
Thermo Fisher Scientific backs food safety chemistry course
The food safety and quality analysis company is lending support to a specialized chemistry seminar program at a North Carolina university.
Pure Via labels will be amended, but 'natural' claim will stay
What is natural, and who decides? Pure Via latest stevia brand to settle class action suit over ‘natural’ claims in $1.65m deal
10 months after Cargill agreed to settle a class action lawsuit alleging it was misleading shoppers by marketing consumer products under the Truvia brand as ‘natural’, the firms behind rival stevia brand Pure Via have agreed to settle a similar lawsuit.
Protein microparticles could aid fat replacement and calorie reduction
The use of whey protein microparticles and dietary fibre could help manufacturers replace fat in reduced calorie emulsion-based foods, say researchers.
EFSA assesses prevalence and compliance of Listeria
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has analysed data to estimate prevalence and contamination levels of Listeria monocytogenes in ready-to-eat (RTE) foods at the retail level.
EU farmers given €125m aid to help battle impact of Russian sanctions
EU farmers will receive financial aid of up to €125 million to help them cope with the impact of Russia's ban on most Western food imports, said the European Commission.
UK documentary explores myths around meat consumption
The ongoing and excessive health scares around meat were explored in a television programme in the UK last night.
Aegis Food Testing Laboratories becomes Vanguard Sciences
Aegis Food Testing Laboratories (AFTL) has announced an expansion of company services and a name change.
FDA approves use of higher levels of tomato lycopene to color processed meats, offering alternative to carmine, Red #40
The FDA has approved a petition from LycoRed seeking the green light to use higher levels of tomato lycopene to restore color to processed meats, giving manufacturers of sausages, deli meats and jerky an alternative to synthetic FD&C Red #40 and...
Tata Global Beverages: Greenpeace pesticide study ‘confirms tea brands safe to drink’
Hindustan Unilever India and Tata Global Beverages insist their teas comply with legal standards and are safe to drink after Greenpeace said it found illegal pesticide traces in popular Indian tea brands.
Clariant to develop Australian market with masterbatches plant
Construction has begun on a Clariant masterbatches plant in Sydney, Australia, to open in the fourth quarter 2014.
Obesity caused mainly by inactivity, not sugar
The rise in obesity in the UK has been primarily caused by a decline in physical activity, not by increased calorie and sugar consumption, according to the Institute of Economic Affairs.
Plans to grow in South America, Europe and North America
OCTAL to open DPET extrusion factory in US
Oman-based OCTAL will open an extrusion factory in Cincinnati, US, in December and has joined the National Association for PET Container Resources (NAPCOR) for greater visibility on what it does.
Cargill Innovation Center offers fast track to new products
Food companies can take a shortcut to innovation at Cargill's fully remodeled research center in Plymouth, MN.
FDA issued letter of no objection to GRAS notification for Quorn in 2002
Claims that Quorn mycoprotein is unsafe 'lack scientific credibility', says meat substitute maker
UPDATED - Quorn Foods has launched a vigorous defense of its fungus-derived meat substitutes in the wake of a fresh attack from the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), which says the FDA “should have pulled this dangerous product off...
USDA estimates dozens more recalls in ground beef plans
Dozens more recalls may occur as part of plans for contaminated ground beef to be traced back to its source quicker.
Organic health claims 'worryingly overstated'
A report claiming that organic crops are more nutritious than non-organic crops is not supported by the evidence, according to leading experts in the field.
EU organic rules may mean certified food is not truly organic, warns ANH
The Alliance for Natural Health suggests that non-organic inputs may be used in EU organic production until 31st December 2017 and call the public to action in support of true organic agriculture.
Countries must rethink global system to address food security
Global food systems can no longer rely on “business as usual”, according to a leading international economist.
Tea Board of India attacks ‘sensational’ Greenpeace wording in pesticide row
The Tea Board of India has attacked Greenpeace for ‘sensational’ wording in a report claiming teas sold by the likes of Unilever and TATA Global Beverages contain illegal pesticide residues.
Australia-China
Sweet sorghum research project could ‘revitalise the sugar industry’
A joint project between researchers in Queensland and China to derive sugars from sorghum could result in extraordinary social, economic and environmental benefits for future generations.
Special edition: Natural & Clean Label Trends
Slowdown in natural claims ‘inevitable’, say market researchers
Natural claims on food and beverage products appear to be leveling off, according to recent product launch data from market research firms Datamonitor and Mintel.