ALS enters US food testing market
ALS has entered the US food testing market with the acquisition of Marshfield Food Safety for an undisclosed amount.
Archives for June 1, 2017
Misuse of antibiotics constitutes a great burden – Zeulab
Responsible use of antimicrobials together with antibiotic testing in food can contribute to reducing antimicrobial resistance, according to a Spanish biotechnological company.
Women more prone to food allergies, study suggests
Food allergies are on the rise with the highest rates of intolerance recorded among women and the Asian population, a study concludes.
Cereal movement: General Mills regroups on Tiny Toast as Post Holdings revives Oreo O’s
The US breakfast cereals market has witnessed the return of Post Holdings Oreo O’s and the departure of General Mills’ Tiny Toast.
Equipment designer launches non-stick conveyor belt
US-based machinery manufacturer Dynamic Conveyor Corporation has launched a new conveyor belt top for the food industry, with a rough-textured surface to stop sticky foods from sticking to the material.
Imported pre-cooked pork belly hits Australian producers
Australian pork farmers are coming under further pressure, with the growth in demand for ribs and belly leading to a rise in imported produce.
Europe reacts with anger as Trump dumps Paris Agreement
Europe's politicians, academics and business leaders have strongly condemned US president Donald Trump's decision to withdraw the US from the 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change.
Freshfel calls for minimum fruit content to use fruit images on-pack
Manufacturers are misleading consumers with images of fresh fruit on packaging when the actual fruit content is minimal or even zero, says trade group Freshfel, as it calls for a legal minimum threshold.
Secret meat site busted by Spanish police
Two people have been arrested after Spanish police swooped on a disgusting covert warehouse storing meat kept in close proximity to mice and dead birds, according to Spanish law enforcement agency the Guardia Civil.
Pecan Deluxe hires Chamber International to improve its export efficiency following Brexit
Pecan Deluxe which exports more than 75% of its bespoke cakes, biscuits, sauces and desserts to the EU, has hired overseas trade specialist, Chamber International, to offset any challenges posed by Brexit.
UK food and drink exports post record Q1 growth
Britain’s food and drink exports remain robust thanks to the weaker pound with UK food and drink exports for Q1 2017 valued at £4.9 billion (€5.6 billion), according to the Food and Drink Federation (FDF).
FDA guidance continues to be used as a 'roadmap for class action lawsuits'
A tale of two evaporated cane juice lawsuits: Steaz prevails thanks to website disclosure but Late July case will proceed
Very different outcomes in two near-identical lawsuits over evaporated cane juice labeling serve as a reminder that when it comes to food labeling, your website is every bit as important as your packaging label from a legal perspective. They also serve...
Swedish sapovirus outbreak sickened 650 - study
An outbreak that sickened 650 people in Sweden last year was caused by sapovirus, according to researchers.
Farmers probed as China finds banned drug in pork
Canadian pork processor Olymel LP is investigating hundreds of its pork suppliers after a shipment of pig feet to China tested positive for residues of the banned growth-enhancing drug ractopamine.
Jindal Poly Films rumoured to buy European assets of DuPont Teijin Films
India's largest polyester-based packaging film company Jindal Poly Films Ltd (JPFL) is allegedly in talks to buy the European production assets of DuPont Teijin Films (DTF) for an estimated $300m.
Cool Beans: Better Bean Co. enjoys more awareness as more retailers refrigerate Tex-Mex staples
Tortilla, salsa, canned beans. These pantry staples of Tex-Mex cuisine have traditionally been found in the shelf-stable aisles. Increasingly, they can be found instead in the store’s refrigerated perimeters.
New Zealand wine industry signs biosecurity partnership
New Zealand’s wine industry has signed the Government Industry Agreement (GIA) for Biosecurity Readiness and Response: an agreement that looks at pests and diseases and sets out actions to minimize risks.
Prune drink’s double deal: Juice lowers cholesterol and improves gut microbiota
Consuming prune essence concentrate lowered cholesterol levels and improves the gut microbiota, according to a new trial.
Chinese demand prompts $20m Fonterra plant investment
Fonterra has announced an investment of almost NZ$20m (US$14.2m) at its Te Rapa site to meet growing demand for cream cheese and mini-dish butter.
Soup-To-Nuts Podcast: FDA & FTC move forward with enforcement even with some regulations in limbo
New regulations and draft guidances may be on hold at many federal agencies until the Trump administration can find its footing, but enforcement by FDA, FTC and USDA is not – and neither is litigation related to how food and beverages are made and...