EFSA budget plateaus despite growing workload
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has announced plateauing budgets for the next three years and staffing reductions of 10% running up to 2018 – despite its increasing responsibilities.
Archives for March 31, 2016
France extends bluetongue virus restriction zone
France has increased restriction zones across large swathes of territory as the country struggles to contain the midge-borne disease bluetongue, which has swept through its beef and sheep livestock.
How can you streamline your NPD process?
From recipe reformulations to changing regulations, there are multiple factors to take into account during new product development (NPD). One company is offering a master data capturing service to streamline the process for firms that don't have the...
6 NGOs file lawsuit against US FDA over perchlorate in plastic packaging
Six public health and environmental organizations have filed a lawsuit against the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) concerning a petition restricting the use of perchlorate in food packaging.
Dear North salmon bites presents Alaska’s “untold story”
In a category that is dominated by ruggedness, Dear North aims to embody a pervasive delicate, hospitable, and warm culture of Alaska in the form of tender and nutrient-dense smoked salmon.
‘A new player’: Eurazeo in talks for Terry’s, Carambar and other Mondelēz brands
French investment firm Eurazeo is in exclusive discussions to acquire over ten European chocolate and candy brands from Mondelēz International to become a new competitor in the confectionery sector.
Sweet & sour: Cherry-infused cookies boost nutritional value, study shows
Cherry extract improves the nutritional value of products like cookies and may be useful for food fortification, a study demonstrates.
The root to success: Aussie brewer predicts expansion of alcoholic root beer movement
Alcoholic root beer is thriving in the US, and now an Australian brewery believes the beverage will prove to be the perfect fit for its own country.
China’s Sunner becomes official McDonald’s supplier
Chinese poultry-focused Sunner Development Group has celebrated with much fanfare its first dispatch this week of value-added and pre-cooked chicken products to McDonald’s.
Meat firm buys $30k hay bale
The chief executive of Australian business Western Meat Packers Group (WMPG) has potentially set a new world record for a bale of hay that cost $30,000 Australian dollars.
UK a nation of ‘convenience food and waste,’ says survey
The United Kingdom is emerging as a nation of casual consumers, whose preference for convenience food appears to give rise to increased food waste, a survey has shown.
Müller to axe 229 dairy jobs while investing £15M
Müller Milk & Ingredients plans to axe 229 jobs at its smaller Scottish dairies, while investing £15M over the next three years in Scotland’s largest fresh milk dairy at Bellshill, near Glasgow.
‘misrepresentations of products can occur’
Aquaculture Stewardship Council sees potential in DNA seaweed testing
DNA testing and verification of seaweed can be useful in an increasingly busy sector where quality varies and manufacturer demands are rising amid stricter regulations, an aquaculture group has said.
Consumer trust in food companies is rising, but industry still has work to do, survey reveals
Consumers slowly but increasingly are trusting food companies and perceiving them as transparent as more manufacturers explain how they source and make products, but a significant portion of shoppers remain wary – indicating industry still has work to...
Vinegar as beverage? German winery thinks Americans can dig it
Packaged in sleek conical glass bottles, German company Lang Weinessig is supporting a super small-operation to market its low acid non-alcoholic wine vinegar to the US.
US invests in nanotechnology for food safety
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced plans to pump millions into researching ways nanotechnology can be used to improve food safety.
What’s New? Brands grow as consumers eye better-for-you options
As the number of health-conscious consumers increase, so do the number of brands touting a healthier alternative to what’s out there. Here’s an update from brands in this category that we’ve covered before.
EFSA to assess sucralose following cancer concerns
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) will conduct a scientific evaluation of sucralose following the publication of a study which found a link between the sweetener and cancer.
Resveratrol may improve blood flow in the brain: Study
Supplements of the polyphenol were found to increase blood flow in the brains of people with type 2 diabetes, a population known to be at increased risk of cognitive decline because of microvascular dysfunction.