Mexican horsemeat imports suspended by European Commission
A ban on imports of horsemeat from Mexico has been implemented by the European Commission following food safety concerns.
Archives for December 11, 2014
Hygiena test for raw meat and fish residues
Hygiena International has introduced a rapid test system for acid phosphatase activity, a natural enzyme present in raw meat.
Improvement in Listeria typing quality – ECDC
Performance of laboratories showed improvement in a second assessment but participant numbers could have been higher, according to an EU report on the quality of Listeria typing.
Special Edition: Smart Packaging
Pouches and beyond: Snacks and cereals have made ‘smart’ progress
Snack and cereal makers have stepped into smart packaging territory with stand-out, portable pouch formats but they can still stretch further, says a packaging expert.
Move over coconut water, says WTRMLN WTR boss: This product belongs everywhere that people sweat
While premium juice brands hit the market every week hoping to become the next Suja, and the coconut water category is getting crowded, the company behind WTRMLN WTR (watermelon flesh, watermelon rind, lemon) reckons it has a product sufficiently...
A patchwork of state GMO laws would cause more problems than solutions, lawmakers argue
A federal labeling standard for genetically modified foods applied nationwide is better for industry and consumers than a patchwork of state regulations, advocates for and against mandatory GMO labeling agreed Dec. 10 at a House subcommittee on Health...
Is added sugar worse than salt for heart health?
Sugar in processed foods may have a larger impact on heart health than salt, argues a paper published in the journal Open Heart.
EU extends rules on pig imports from US and Canada
The European Commission has extended health controls on imports of live pigs from the USA and Canada until 31 October next year (2015) because of concerns about continued cases of porcine epidemic diarrhoea virus (PEDv).
Guest article: Mr Behr and Mr Khan, Food Litigation practice at Keller and Heckman LLP
Food safety audit firms may be held liable for consumer injuries from negligent inspections
A food safety audit firm can be held to answer in court for claims that its negligence in performing an audit resulted in the sale of contaminated food and the subsequent injury, or death, of a consumer.
India
Modi confidence raises India’s profile among multinational investors
Indian prime minister Narendra Modi’s tour of countries including the US, Australia and Japan has significantly helped India’s ambitions to be seen as a promising and stable investment destination, according to a survey of multinational companies.
Kazakhstan looks to invigorate beef production industry
Increasing its seedstock, building larger capacity slaughterhouses and launching world-class information systems for animal identification and traceability are just some of the measures Kazakhstan plans to implement in order to grow its beef production...
Case study
Chinese street food chain makes a ‘bing’ impression in Australia
Combining a popular Chinese street food with a modern franchise model has turned out well for a South Australian entrepreneur with a solid business plan.
GLG unveils Reb C breakthrough: 'An astounding leap forward in the natural, non-GMO agronomic development of historically scarcer steviol glycosides'
Vancouver-based GLG Life Tech has developed a new variety of stevia containing “remarkably high” levels of Reb C glycosides, which it claims could “revolutionize the global food and beverage industry’s ability to utilize naturally-sourced Reb C”.
‘Our competitors are neither young, nor from emerging nations’: AJE Group on BIG Cola's USP
BIG Cola insists global brands don’t need a presence in the US or Europe as it says it competes with the likes of Coke and Pepsi by 'democratizing consumption' with fairly priced quality products.
PREMIUM WATERS 2014, ZENITH INTERNATIONAL, DUBAI, DECEMBER 8-9
‘Big brands commoditize water, and hydration is boring!’ – FineWaters connoisseur
Waters connoisseur Michael Mascha believes hydration alone is boring and believes that premium water brands should push their epicurean credentials to emphasize distinctive terroir and taste.
Researchers eye satiety market following 'encouraging' results
A new inulin-propionate ester (IPE) ingredient may increase appetite-reducing hormones and make people feel fuller, according to research published in the journal Gut.
Big data: ‘Exhaustive review’ pulls together evidence on food groups and diet-related disease
A new and extensive review of the associations between food and drink groups and major diet-related diseases will guide the way for future research and policy interventions, say researchers.
Retailer details direct-to-consumer education efforts
Walmart VP: To make gains in food safety, focus on behavior (Part 2)
In Part 2 of our series, Walmart vice president of food safety Frank Yiannas discusses how the company and its associates convey food safety messages to consumers.
Retailer expands on employee engagement
Walmart VP: To make gains in food safety, focus on behavior (Part 1)
To improve food safety outcomes, educating consumers about food safety must go beyond providing information to evoke behavioral change, according to Frank Yiannas, Walmart’s VP of food safety.