Europe’s agriculture ministers are to hold an emergency meeting today on the E.coli outbreak as authorities continue their efforts to pinpoint the source of the bacteria that has killed 22 and sickened almost 2,300 people.
Beansprouts grown in northern Germany could be the cause of the deadly E.coli outbreak that has so far killed 22 and sickened 2,263, officials in the country said yesterday.
Private label growth will set off a wave of consolidation in the European food industry but how each product category is affected will vary significantly, according to Rabobank.
FoodProductionDaily.com caught up with Neil Giles, of Mettler Toledo, at the recent Interpack trade show to find out about how its latest data management software can boost processing performance.
France’s driest spring in 50 years is likely to have a heavy impact on its wheat harvest and could drive up global wheat prices, according to French agriculture minister Bruno Le Maire.
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has publically called for scientific data on aspartame for consideration in its full re-evaluation, but there is no reason for fresh assessment according to one expert.
Better understanding of the genetic factors behind the considerable variation in sweet taste perception and preferences may help to create foods that are better accepted by consumers, say scientists.
Use of cold atmospheric plasmas (CAP) to tackle Salmonella in fresh or minimally-processed foods shows great promise - but key questions remain to be answered before the technology can be integrated into the supply chain, said scientists.
Reports of victims continued to climb yesterday as the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared the deadly E.coli bacterium that has killed 17 and left 1614 sickened is a new and virulent strain of the bug.
Snack producers looking to differentiate in a consolidated market can do so through texture, claims supplier Avebe as it extends its Eliane line for fried coated nuts
A new logo allows confectionery, biscuit and other food producers show their commitment to sustainable palm oil, which in turn will boost global demand, says the RSPO.
Molecular technologies could now be used to foil fishing fraud and boost traceability by determining the origin of even processed products like canned fish, said scientists from the European Commission.
A lot of progress has been made to reduce the costs that packaging brings to retailers but more could be done to make food products stand out on shelves, according to EHI Retail Institute.
The modern consumer environment makes it too easy to consume too much, but by replacing calorie dense sugars with low calorie sweeteners, industry has a powerful tool in the fight against obesity, says Dr Tommy Visscher.
A new emulsifier/stabilizer can boost the quality and enhance the storage stability of artisan ice cream without requiring further processing, such as heating and homogenisation, according to Danisco.
