All news articles for February 2013

New glass x-ray tool hits market

New glass x-ray tool hits market

By Rod Addy

Mettler Toledo Safeline is helping food and drink manufacturers clamp down on glass contamination with the introduction of an x-ray machine specifically designed to root it out in glass jars.

Consumers will pay more for local foods: Study

Consumers will pay more for local foods: Study

By Nathan Gray

Consumers are willing to pay more for foods that are grown and produced locally rather than having travelled extensively during production, according to new research.

Cantaloupe food safety in spotlight

FDA urges cantaloupe vigilance

By Joe Whitworth

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has outlined their concerns of cantaloupes being susceptible to listeria monocytogenes in a letter sent to industry.

The globe shares ideas on snacking prompting brand building opportunities, Euromonitor says

Snacking on global brand ideas with Euromonitor

The big eat: A shared global snack vision

By Kacey Culliney

A snack is a snack in every market making global brand building easier, a Euromonitor analyst says.

ABF calls Oxfam food ethics attack ‘ridiculous’

ABF calls Oxfam food ethics attack ‘ridiculous’

By Shane Starling

Associated British Foods – worst-in-class in an Oxfam report critical of 10 food giants for essentially operating under a corporate social responsibility (CSR) “veil of secrecy” – has hit back, slamming the report ‘s findings as “ridiculous”.

Horsemeat: Russia considers banning EU meat imports

Horsemeat scandal: Russia considers EU meat ban

By Vladislav Vorotnikov

Russia may impose temporary restrictions on meat imports from the European Union (EU) because of the horsemeat scandal, the country’s chief medical officer has claimed.

Smithfield moves to supply ractopamine-free pork

Smithfield moves to supply ractopamine-free pork

By Nicholas Robinson

US company Smithfield Foods has announced its readiness to meet the rising demand for ractopamine-free pork, following China and Russia announcing their need for such products.

The next big food gold rush

Gulfood 2013 blog

The next big food gold rush

By RJ Whitehead in Dubai

Teams from both the European and Asian editions of FoodNavigator are on the ground at Gulfood 2013 in Dubai, a food, processing, packaging and ingredients show which, according to its blurb, claims to be the biggest in the world.

Gulfood 2013

A taste of Gulfood 2013 - in pictures

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

FoodNavigator is at Gulfood in Dubai, delving into some of the latest trends in the region and looking at international firms' strategies to penetrate this fast-growing market. In this photo gallery, we bring you some of the highlights from the show...

U Joo Foods closed by FDA consent decree

FDA shutters sprout producer

By Joe Whitworth

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has entered into a consent decree of permanent injunction with a sprout producer due to unsanitary conditions.

Irish farmers call for stricter controls on meat imports

Irish farmers call for stricter controls on meat imports

By Alyson Magee

Following last week’s announcement of a mandatory DNA testing programme for meat processors in the Republic of Ireland (RoI), farmers are seeking further measures to protect the quality and reputation of Irish meat.

Atria records positive sales

Atria records positive sales

By Nicholas Robinson

Fourth-quarter sales for the Finland-based food group Atria showed a €21.9m year-on-year sales growth, with sales for the quarter totalling €360.6m.

Around the world in numerous food labeling ways

Around the world in numerous food labeling ways

By Shane Starling

Smart food labelling must emphasise good science and careful thought about consumer impact, the European Food Information Council has concluded after completing an exhaustive global survey.

Natural antifungals from sourdough fermentation have food potential

Natural antifungals from sourdough have food potential: Researchers

By Nathan Gray

Powerful antifungal compounds produced from linoleic acid found in bread flour are the key reason for sourdough bread’s mould resistant properties, and have potential to be used in a host of food and agricultural applications, say researchers.

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