Campylobacter decreases but remains a major problem
Campylobacter and E.coli O157 rates decreased while Listeria and Salmonella climbed in Scotland last year, according to a joint report.
Archives for November 3, 2014
Al Ain Water unveils new $24m factory
Al Ain Water has opened a new high-tech US$24.5m bottling plant which will boost the firm’s bottled water production by 20 million cases a ye
Don’t challenge UK traffic light label, make it EU-compulsory, MEP tells commissioners
UK Member of European Parliament (MEP) Glenis Willmott has sent a three-page letter to the Commission saying it should be considering making the UK’s traffic light label a mandatory pan-EU measure, instead of threatening it with court action.
Jafza woos international F&B firms
Dubai’s Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority (Jafza) is working to attract new food producers to the free zone, with pushes in France and Turkey this month.
Brady develops identification labels for lab samples
Brady Corporation has developed durable and printable identification labels for laboratory samples.
Jumpy about germs? Brands can boost safety and quality credentials with anti-bacterial packaging
The market for anti-bacterial food cans is set to grow, predicts market research company Canadean, adding the niche market will become ‘more mainstream’ over the coming years.
New I can't believe it's not butter recipe has no artificial preservatives
Unilever reboots buttery spreads: ‘We know that the perception of artificiality is our biggest barrier’
Unilever is seeking to seize back the initiative in the US spreads aisle with the roll-out of new ‘cool blending technology’ that enables it to produce buttery spreads without using artificial-sounding ingredients that have given the category an image...
Three simultaneous multi-country Hepatitis A outbreaks had no direct link
Three multi-country Hepatitis A virus (HAV) outbreaks in three months had no direct link, according to a Eurosurveillance report.
Food Security Index update
World's most obese nation? Kuwait (and the next four are Middle Eastern)
Kuwait has the world’s highest percentage of obese people – 42.8% of its population is obese – and the next four fattest countries are also from the Middle East region, according to an updated Food Security Index (FSI).
Australia
Mondelēz opens Victoria R&D lab as Coca-Cola Amatil sheds jobs nearby
Food, beverage and confectionery giant Mondelēz has opened an Asia-Pacific research and development centre that claims to be the biggest of its kind in Australia.
Mondelēz eyes premium Asian exports with largest R&D center in Australia
Mondelēz International has officially opened its Asia-Pacific Chocolate and Confectionery Center of Excellence in Australia, creating a base for the largest food R&D team in the country, according to local government.
Australian complementary health under the spotlight
From ebola to nanotech: Complementary health's newfound confidence
Each day this week, FoodNavigator-Asia will be looking at elements of Australia’s complementary health industry, and assessing its progress in the face of a regulatory system that might well be trimmed to deliver greater innovation. Today, we look the...
Aspen reveals China infant formula ambitions following NZNM investment
South African pharmaceutical giant Aspen has set its sights on China after agreeing to acquire a 50% stake in infant formula manufacturer, New Zealand New Milk (NZNM).
What is palm oil’s economic impact in Europe?
The palm oil sector makes a clear contribution to the economies of producer countries – but it also contributes to the economy in importing markets, according to a new report.
FTC lawsuit alleges Gerber ads lack the ‘qualified’ part of qualified health claims
The Federal Trade Commission’s allegations that baby food maker Gerber overstated the ability of Good Start Gentle formula to prevent allergies underscores the difficulty of using qualified health claims, which often are restrictive, difficult for...
‘A bunch of lawyers get a $1m payday!’ CSPI savages Coke Vitaminwater settlement
The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) today filed an objection to a proposed settlement of the ‘copycat’ Vitaminwater lawsuits, claiming it only enriches lawyers and does nothing to stop what it alleges is the brand’s deceptive marketing.
Protein gummies hit sweet spot of convenience, taste and consumer weariness with other sources, developer says
Protein fortification continues to be a hot topic, with high protein forms of shakes and other beverages, nutrition bars, cereals and other foods crowding the market. Now startup company Rap Protein LLC has expanded the idea into a new area with the...
Insects could feed growing global appetite for protein, says Euromonitor
Euromonitor International is the latest organisation to back the potential of insects to help meet growing global demand for protein.
CODEX COMMITTEE ON FOOD HYGIENE 17-21 November, Peru
Focus on Salmonella and parasites for Codex meeting
Salmonella in beef and pork, parasites in meat and low moisture foods are on the agenda for the Codex Committee on Food Hygiene (CCFH) meeting this month.
Russian vet agency accuses EU counterparts of colluding with European meat smugglers
Russia’s federal veterinary and phytosanitary surveillance service Rosselkhoznadzor has accused European Union (EU) regulators of collaborating with smugglers sneaking meat into Russia, breaching its EU import ban.
UAE unveils new ‘Halal National Mark’
Food standards authorities in the UAE have released a new ‘Halal National Mark’, in an effort to standardise Halal certification in the country.
Euromonitor: India snacks hold explosive growth promise for ingredients
Ingredients suppliers should target India’s sweet and savory snacks sector because it’s untapped and brimming with potential, says Euromonitor International.