Beyond protein: How will we meet growing demand for sustainable fats?
A growing global population won’t only affect protein demand – sustainable fat production is also a major challenge, says food traceability expert Dr Heiner Lehr.
Archives for June 22, 2015
FSA names ACMSF appointments
The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has revealed appointments to the Advisory Committee on the Microbiological Safety of Food (ACMSF).
Meat and livestock sector starts to debate Brexit as referendum authorised
In or out? Like every UK voter, the meat and livestock industry has two-and-a-half years to decide whether its future is better with Britain remaining in the European Union (EU) – or outside it.
Florida consumer drops false advertising lawsuit v Hampton Creek over Just Mayo
A Florida consumer accusing Hampton Creek Foods of falsely advertising its Just Mayo spread has dropped her lawsuit against the company, her attorney has confirmed.
Seeds and grains are moving beyond bakery & snacks into the dairy aisle, says Glanbia Nutritionals
Ancient grains and seeds such as chia, flax and quinoa have been steadily infiltrating the US cereal, bakery and snacks aisles in recent years, but are now starting to generate a lot of excitement in the dairy category as well, says Glanbia Nutritionals.
FDA outlines when firms do not need to label major food allergens
Manufacturers do not need to label major food allergens if they can prove to FDA prior to distribution that the production process eliminates allergenic proteins from the product or that the allergen is in such a low amount that it does not pose a risk,...
General Mills to remove artificial ingredients from cereals by 2017
General Mills will remove all artificial flavors and colors from its breakfast cereals across the US over the next two to three years.
Most consumers spend majority of grocery budget on packaged foods, CivicScience finds
Consumers may talk big game about buying more fresh foods, but most still spend the majority of their grocery budget on packaged, prepared foods, new research from CivicScience reveals.
MRSA found in UK retail meat products
Meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has been found in retail meat products from supermarkets in the UK.
Dispatches from Nespresso Coffee Conversation Symposium, Portugal
Coffee to concentrate, wine to unwind? Nespresso symposium looks at the similarities - and the differences
Coffee and wine are both complex drinks with strong followings among their respective connoisseurs, but wines tell a stronger tale - connecting better with consumers, say industry experts.
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State stops junk food around schools in latest post-Maggi safety move
State stops junk food around schools in latest post-Maggi safety move
BIOTECON Diagnostics launches RT PCR system for norovirus
BIOTECON Diagnostics has launched a real-time PCR molecular diagnostic system for norovirus.
Russia to extend ban on EU food imports until Jan 2016
Russia has confirmed it plans to extend a ban on Western food imports until early 2016 and may add new products to the list of banned goods, officials have said.
Natural red without the bugs? Chr Hansen develops fermentation-derived carmine
Danish ingredients firm Chr Hansen claims it has produced carmine through fermentation, meaning a cheaper, vegetarian, halal and kosher version of the natural red colouring could be just a few years from commercial use.
Brazil hopeful about new markets
Brazil is making progress in its mission to lift import embargoes for its meat around the world.
Lamb prices decline in China
A glut of local and imported supply has caused Chinese lamb prices to fall this year, with the current retail price of RMB50/kg, down 10.7% year-on-year according to pricing data from China’s Ministry of Agriculture.