Initial contamination remains unknown in largest ever Dutch Salmonella outbreak
How dishes initially got contaminated at a Dutch fish producer at the centre of a Salmonella outbreak that sickened more than 1,000 people in 2012 remains unknown.
Archives for October 6, 2014
Microbiological stability of confectionery fillings ‘compromised’ in quest for clean labels: Study
Confectioners’ products are at a greater risk of fungal spoilage when using clean label or alcohol free chocolate confectionery fillings, according to researchers.
Food Union buys Premia Foods’ ice cream business for €27m
Latvia-based Food Union has agreed to buy the ice cream and frozen foods business of Estonia’s Premia Foods in a deal worth €27.1m, the company said on Monday.
'The feedback we received appears to be merely satisfactory or mixed'
Coca-Cola Life off to 'lackluster' start in the US, says analyst
Initial feedback suggests the US debut of Coca-Cola Life has been “lackluster”, with staff in some of the first stores to feature the product reporting “satisfactory” sales, but nothing to set the world on fire, says Ali Dibadj, senior analyst at Sanford...
Dansk Supermarked ends trade with supplier ‘Skare’ over salmonella outbreak
Danish supermarket chain Dansk Supermarked has suspended all trade with domestic supplier Skare Meat Packers (SMP) following the discovery that salmonella-infected ground beef was delivered by SMP to the retailer’s Netto discount grocery stores in June.
China Cabinet demands increase in beef and lamb imports
China’s cabinet, the State Council, has announced the country will increase imports of beef and lamb, according to a Chinese government communiqué. It follows a meeting between ministers on 29 September (last Monday). “[China] will reasonably increase...
Low-carb diets better than low-fat for type 2 diabetes: Study
A low-carb diet may be superior to a low-fat diet in improving the health-related quality of life for type 2 diabetes sufferers, new Swedish research suggests.
Scottish food standards agency moves step closer
The role of a newly-created food standards body in Scotland has been debated by Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs).
Hawaii based project leading to a 'paradigm shift’ in insect based feed production
“Our reactors can generate more protein that an acre of soy. Moreover, our process does not use herbicides, or fertilizer, and also diverts food waste from landfills,” said Robert Olivier, CEO of Texas based bioconversion firm, Prota Culture, which is...
$1bn brand by 2018? Analyst thinks Sparkling Ice target ‘achievable’
As American phenomenon Sparkling Ice strives to become a $1bn beverage brand by 2018, one analyst says she thinks the eye-watering target is realistic.
Fundamental market shifts benefit smaller firms over larger, analyst says
The marketplace for consumer goods has fundamentally changed, and CPG companies looking for stable long term growth need to be able to solve this “frustrating puzzle,” according to a new report from market research firm Strategy&.
Dispatches: AACCI ANNUAL MEETING 2014
Panera Bread calls on bakers to stand strong against ‘bad bread’ messaging
Bakers cannot sit back and be bombarded by negative messaging around bread anymore because there’s actually a huge consumer group who wants it, says the VP of Panera Bread bakery development.
National initiative inspires CCE Sweden to cut carbon emissions by two-thirds in 6 years
A cross-sector business initiative in Sweden is raising the bar internationally in the drive to reduce carbon emissions, with Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) Sweden reporting an emissions cut of 66% in the six years up to 2013, and other food and drink...
Chobani and Green America to explore non-GMO feed options for dairy cows
Chobani is working with Green America (formerly Co-op America) to “discuss realistic and viable” ways to secure more milk from cows fed non-GMO animal feed.
Russia accuses Brazil of overpricing meat supplies
Russian veterinary watchdog Rosselkhoznadzor is concerned at the sharp increase in prices on livestock production supplied from Brazil.
Market uptake surges for RSPO-certified palm oil
RSPO-certified sustainable palm oil now accounts for 18% of the total global palm oil market, up from 15% last year, according to the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO).
Risk factors for melon contamination by Salmonella revealed
A panel of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has evaluated the risk of Salmonella in melons.
New Zealand
Sporty kids being bombarded with junk food ads in New Zealand
Kiwi kids are being bombarded with junk food advertising and their parents often feel powerless to combat this, according to new research released at the NZ Population Health Conference in Auckland today.
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Young binge drinkers risk compounding mental health issues
Research has shown that binge drinking by youngsters with existing mental health issues can risk exacerbating their condition.