BfR symposium spices up food safety
A two day symposium in June will tackle food safety in the spice and herb supply chains.
Archives for February 22, 2016
EFSA panel conditionally backs food preservation technique
A different method to generate gaseous chlorine dioxide (ClO2) can be used in cold food storage areas under certain conditions, according to a European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) panel.
LGC named Centre of Expertise in Food Authenticity Network
Laboratory of the Government Chemist (LGC) has been recognised as a Centre of Expertise for food authenticity testing in the UK on the Food Authenticity Network.
UK spotlight falls on mandatory vitamin D fortification
The re-emergence of the Victorian-era condition rickets in the UK has put the spotlight back on vitamin D intakes, and a recent advisory committee report will likely spur debate on the need for mandatory fortification.
Chicken company in ‘no antibiotics ever’ pledge
US poultry firm GNP Company will add two ethical stamps to its chicken packaging to inform potential buyers the chicken has never been fed antibiotics and was humanely treated during its life.
TasFood eyes Nichols Poultry acquisition
Australian agrifood business TasFood Limited is planning a takeover of the family-owned, Tasmanian chicken producer Nichols Poultry.
Parmalat completes purchase of Fonterra yogurt and dairy business in Australia
Italian dairy company Parmalat has announced it has completed the acquisition of Fonterra’s yogurt and dairy dessert business.
Cambodian and Turkish foods get EU protected origin status
The EU has further expanded its protection of artisanal foods beyond Europe’s borders as it granted protected geographical indications to Cambodian Kampot pepper and a type of Turkish fig last week.
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Mars and Mondelēz to speak at Cocoa Revolution in Vietnam
Mondelēz International‘s cocoa sourcing manager for Asia and Mars’ Vietnam cocoa manager are among the speakers at the 2nd annual Cocoa Revolution conference.
China losing taste for salt, though average intake is still sky high
While China’s salt intake dropped by over one-fifth in a decade, it is still one of the world’s heaviest consumers, according to a Unicef-backed study that also found the country’s overall sodium intake was nearly three times WHO-recommended safe levels.
Nestlé calls for strictly regulated EU nutrition policy
Europe needs a coherent, strictly regulated policy on nutrition in order to ensure the health and well-being of its 500 million citizens, according to Nestlé executive vice president Luis Cantarell.
Don’t rub it in, drink it up: UVO sun protective drink
After spending years researching alternative forms of sun protection, dermatologist Bobby Awadalla has launched an orange and peach flavored 'sun protective drink' called UVO.
What EFSA wants from novel food applications
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published draft guidance on applications for novel foods under revised rules, but a food lawyer warns the requirements may prove too cumbersome for traditional third country foods.
Obesity risks rise with exposure to air pollution: Study
Inhaling polluted air could raise the risk of gaining weight, elevate cholesterol levels and increase insulin resistance, a precursor of Type 2 diabetes, a new study has claimed.
Track and trace can help small producers stand out - Agrantec
Track and trace should not be seen as a burden but as a tool to stand out, according to Agrantec.
China’s meat firms invest in pig herd growth
Nearly 25 million pigs will be added to China’s herd between 2015 and 2018 by a handful of leading companies in investments worth RMB70 billion ($10.74bn).
‘Pact will face competitive constraint from other manufacturers’
ACCC will not oppose Pact’s acquisition of Power Plastics
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) will not oppose the proposed acquisition of Power Plastics by a subsidiary of Pact Group Holdings.
Bite-sized snacks offer added convenience, portion control over bars, E&C Snacks CEO says
The nutrition bar category has thrived in part by offering consumers convenience and portion-control, but a new generation of bar-like “bites” entering the market suggests on-the-go snacking could be even easier.
Crush Cubes offer fresh flavors & convenience in frozen aisle
Fresh ingredients may be the must-have foods of the moment, but they also often require time-consuming prep and can lead to food waste when they come in amounts far exceeding those called for in recipes.Thirty-year food industry veteran Jon Startz has a...
Freeze-dried beets by Crunchies to hit US market this spring
Based on demand from its customers to introduce freeze-dried vegetables, Crunchies will launch a novel product using the up-and-coming, increasingly ubiquitous beetroot.
Star fruit juice consumption may improve quality of life of the elderly
Researchers found that 40 healthy elderly subjects who drank star fruit juice daily for four weeks showed lowered secretion of pathological cytokines and increased ability for 6-minute walks.