Inspectors raise food safety concerns with pilot program - GAP
Food safety concerns have been raised by government inspectors taking part in an inspection pilot program, according to an advocacy organisation.
Archives for February 3, 2015
Prepare for legislation to tackle obesity, Euromonitor warns industry
Tighter legislation seems inevitable in order to cut calories and reduce obesity rates, according to a new analysis from Euromonitor International.
EU project develops protein supplements from food waste streams
EU funded project APROPOS has developed a range of sustainable co-stream products using food industry waste, including protein supplements from fish discards and rapeseed.
‘Fastest-growing US soda brand’ DRY Soda hails dawn of the soda sommelier
The CEO of America’s fastest-growing soda brand DRY Soda says the brand’s relatively low sugar content and a focus on food matching and ‘culinary flavors’ are helping it crack exclusive US restaurant accounts.
Sales of sprouted grains to reach $250 million in five years, expert predicts
The niche market for sprouted grains and seeds is primed to shoot up in the next five years with sales in the U.S. increasing eight times the current level as more products featuring the trendy ingredients launch, predicts food and nutrition expert...
Hershey acquires meat snacks brand
US confectionery giant The Hershey Company has acquired jerky manufacturer Krave Pure Foods Inc, as it makes a move into the "rapidly growing" meat snacks category.
UK sees further bird flu outbreak
A low pathogenic form of avian influenza has been discovered in chickens at a farm in Hampshire, UK.
Lost clip board? Not any more thanks to Detectamet
Detectamet has launched stainless steel wall mounted clip board holders, claiming they improve efficiency, tidiness and hygiene.
ANSES calls for scientists
The French food agency ANSES is recruiting scientists to renew five of its expert committees and five working groups.
EFSA must revise its conflict of interest rules: European Ombudsman
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has been told to revise its conflict of interest rules, after the European Ombudsman received complaints that GM working group members failed to provide full details of their indirect financial relationships with...
High temperature cooking may increase Alzheimer’s risk
Large intakes of foods cooked at high temperatures could increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease.
Beverage buzz: C-store shoppers ‘treating themselves’ and trading up on back of lower gas prices, says Wells Fargo
The last quarter of 2014 was pretty positive (+5.9%) for sales of non-alcoholic beverages in US convenience stores as shoppers spent cash they saved at the pumps on ‘treating themselves’ and ‘trading up’, according to Wells Fargo.
Obama: Single agency would provide primary voice on food safety standards
US president Barack Obama has proposed a single food safety agency as part of budget plans submitted to Congress.
New Zealand
Mice study: TCM-derived flavonoid could quell diabetes symptoms
A study led by researchers in New Zealand suggests that an antioxidant can greatly improve symptoms related to obesity and type II diabetes by reversing inflammation in the brain caused by a high-fat diet.
RSSL: Peanut protein recalls shows testing validation need
Suppliers and manufacturers must work with labs to ensure robust sampling plans and appropriate testing, according to RSSL, after undeclared peanut proteins were found in cumin, prompting allergy concerns and recalls.
BeverageDaily Personality of the Year 2014! Lukas von Grebmer, Six Beverages
The virtual hustings are over, the voting is done and dusted, and we’re thrilled to announce that Lukas von Grebmer from Six Beverages is BeverageDaily.com Personality of the Year 2014!
Lithuania eyes increase in meat exports to Muslim countries
The approval of non-stun slaughter in the second half of 2014 should open the doors for Lithuanian producers to increase their business with Muslim countries.
‘Ohmic heating’ method backed for natural colour production
The use of ohmic heating technologies, which pass electrical currents through foods to heat them, could provide opportunities for the industrial scale production of natural food colourants, researchers have suggested.
3M Listeria assays additional AOAC approval
3M Food Safety’s assays to detect Listeria monocytogenes and Listeria species have been approved for the AOAC Official Method of Analysis (OMA method).
Preventative drug removal in pork sector increases carbon footprint, argues expert
The removal of anti-microbial preventative drug use in US pork production leads to a significant increase in carbon footprint, a leading expert has claimed.
Stevia First expanding fermentation technology to ingredients beyond steviol glycosides
Stevia First Corp, producer of a fermentation-based steviol glycoside ingredient, is moving its technology beyond its namesake high intensity sweetener into new ranges of functional ingredients that the company is billing as “geroprotectors.”
Owl’s Brew CEO: Being in a field of one is a huge opportunity, but also a huge challenge
Tea - both the loose leaf and ready-to-drink variety - is bang on trend right now, but would you mix it with tequila or vodka? Why not, says the founder and CEO of Owl’s Brew, which unveiled its tea-based cocktail mixers in 132 BevMo stores in October...