The US food safety inspection service has posted answers to
commonly posed questions it receives on hazard analysis and
critical control point (HACCP) procedures in a bid to help smaller
companies stay on the right side of the law.
Biotechnology leader Monsanto has announced it expects to see a
modest increase in its market share for the 2007 growing season on
the back of strong demand for its triple-stack products.
US agricultural firm DuPont has said it is on track to launch a new
biotech soybean variety, which is expected to be the first major
product to compete with Monsanto's Roundup Ready trait.
Milk, fortified with four minerals and three vitamins, cut the
occurrence of respiratory infections and days with severe illness,
and could be a well accepted means of improving health, especially
amongst pre-schoolers in the developing...
Selling organic products in different markets is becoming a
mounting challenge for organic producers, as global demand
continues to soar but different national standards impede
international trade, according to a new report.
Ammonia-treated pectins could boost the mechanical and functional
properties of fish gels, with no perceptible colour changes, and
enhance the nutritional profile of underutilised fish species.
Danone is planning to introduce a new line of cosmetic yoghurts
next year, according to press reports, as it seeks the next level
of differentiation in the increasingly competitive functional dairy
market.
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) last week approved a
genetically modified rice variety that has in recent months been at
the heart of a contamination scandal.
The International Cocoa Organisation (ICCO) has revised its gloomy
cocoa estimate of a 5,000 tonne deficit to predict a global surplus
of 80,000 tonnes of cocoa in the coming year, assuring
manufacturers of a steady supply.
Biotech giant Monsanto has invested in a new soybean breeding
facility designed to develop and test new varieties of the bean,
the firm announced this week.
Scientists have identified a new gene in peanuts that codes for a
protein with no apparent allergic effects, research that opens up
the possibility of allergen-free GM nuts.
An EU scientific advisory body yesterday approved Bulgaria and
Romania's contingency plans forcontrolling outbreaks of avian
influenza, Newcastle disease, classical swine fever and
foot-and-mouth disease.
When the idea of fortifying staple foods with vital nutrients is
raised, the battlecry goes up from industry groups and advocates of
consumer choice: "Why should we bear the costs?" "Educate, and
let people make their...
Leading agri-business Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) has announced it
will boost its North American oilseed crushing operations on the
back of an increased global demand for food and biodiesel.
Test results of oleic acid-rich soybean varieties are in, and the
results are very positive, say the researchers behind the new
varieties, giving industry access to new soybean oils with improved
health profiles.
Leading Mexican style fast food firm Taco Bell is the latest
foodservice chain to announce a transition to trans fat free
cooking oils, marking another step in the nationwide campaign to
remove the artery-clogging fats from the food...
As the makers of Perrier water absorbed the full consumer backlash
from recalling drinks containing benzene in the US, Cadbury
Schweppes quietly pulled one of its own products for the same
reason, new documents show.
The UK's food watchdog will next year present a project on ways to
share information internationally among industry and regulators in
a bid to prevent future outbreaks of disease.
Vitiva is introducing a new variant of its Inolens rosemary extract
aimed at boosting stability of carotenoids and other natural
colourings, without the need for synthetic preservatives.
Modifying wheat gluten protein with transglutaminase enzymes
improves the gelling, rheological and textural properties, claim
Chinese researchers - a result that may offer value-added solutions
for a wide range of food products.
Quest International, the flavour firm recently acquired by
Givaudan, has launched a new range of fruit flavours based on
components that 'precisely replicate the flavours of real fruit at
various stages of ripeness'.
EU stakeholders are moving closer to consensus over the setting of
maximum vitamin and mineral levels for the EU, said speakers at
Friday's EHPM/ERNA conference in Brussels, which unfolded without
major aggravation between participants.
The EC has called threats by Russia to ban all imports of EU meat
products into the country as "unjustified", as processors
and food producers in the bloc face the possibility of losing a
major market for their products.
Feeding small amounts of a food allergen to children could build up
tolerance and eventually lose their allergy, US-based researchers
have said based on a study on kids with egg allergy.
Ingredients group DSM has set up a North American center of
technical support for its Savory Ingredients business, designed to
bolster its technical strength within the region, the firm
announced last week.
Regulation introduced by the British government to protect children
from junk food advertising is far more effective than the voluntary
US approach, an American consumer lobby group has said.
West Europe's energy drink sales accelerated by 15 per cent to a
volume of 383 million litres and a value of over €3 billion in
2005, according to drinks consultancy Zenith International.
Probiotics are stepping out of yoghurts and into other food
categories, as companies develop new techniques to counter
stability and survivability issues that have previously stymied
innovation.
Hydrolysed caseins from goat's milk could lead to a novel
ingredient to prevent the development of high blood pressure, if
results from a rat study can be translated to humans.
Scientists in the US are looking into the potential of green tea
polyphenols to stop the Maillard reaction in thermally processed
dairy to prevent dark colours and off-flavours.
Irish shoppers regard health and nutrition as the most important
factor affecting their food purchase decisions ahead of price,
according to research published today.
The sugar industry must take greater responsibility to ensure the
successful restructuring of the EU market, said the European
Commissioner for agriculture.
A decontamination process for packaging chilled products reduces
the amount of chemicals needed for sterilization and increases
shelf-life, claims its manufacturer.
A new cold-water soluble carrageenan system claims to allow
manufacturers of dairy goods to achieve a creamy texture and smooth
mouthfeel in applications that cannot be heated.
The potential of the brain health nutrition market is only starting
to be realised, and Nestlé underlined its intentions yesterday to
get a head start on the competition with the signing of an
agreement with the Swiss Federal Institute...
