All news articles for December 2011

Watchdog rules against EFSA

EU ombudsman finds against EFSA in 'conflict of interest' case

By Jane Byrne

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is failing to ensure transparency in how it carries out its duties, claims a German non-for-profit group, after the European Ombudsman ruled in its favour over a complaint it filed against the Parma-based agency.

Vitiva announces global launch of stevia line

Vitiva launches stevia ingredient line

By Nathan Gray

Vitiva has announced the global launch of its high intensity stevia line, following the recent approval for the use of stevia across Europe.

Industry uncertain over labelling regs interpretation

Food industry warned against rushing into labelling changes under FIR

By Jane Byrne

The food industry should not rush into making labelling changes to ensure compliance with the new Regulation on Food Information (FIR) as there is a fundamental lack of clarity on how to implement some of the mandatory declarations, claims a regulatory...

Heated industry outcry over EU proposals for chilled foods

Heated industry outcry over EU proposals for chilled foods

By Ben Bouckley

The UK food industry is up in arms about an EU suggestion that food hygiene regulations be changed to require that all chilled food be kept at a constant temperature of 2C during storage and transportation.

Naturex touts low PPM value of west African flavour

Naturex touts low PPM value of west African flavour

By Shane Starling

The newest, west African-sourced addition to Naturex’s whole flavours range can offer mask off-notes from constituents like potassium at less than five parts per million (PPM), the company says.

Jens Bleiel, CEO of FHI:

FHI "getting its act together" for positive EFSA opinions

By Jane Byrne

A trial underway will provide the substantiation that EFSA needs in order to get a health claim for a protein mix used in combination with an exercise programme for improving muscle mass in the elderly, claims value-added dairy project Food for Health...

Will fruit inclusions stimulate innovation in EU market?

Taura targets Asian and US markets with fruit and veg inclusions

By Jane Byrne

Taura Natural Ingredients, which was launching is URC Inclusions range at FIE in Paris last week, is aiming to enter both the US and Asian confectionery, snack, breakfast cereal and bakery markets with fruit and vegetable pieces produced by rapid concentration.

Beneo Technology centre to work on formulation projects

Beneo’s technical business pillar unveiled

By Kacey Culliney

Beneo unveiled its new technology centres at FiE last week to focus on formulation projects around fibre enrichment, texturizing and clean labelling.

EU milk package threatens ‘fairer deal' for farmers, cries NFU

EU milk package threatens ‘fairer deal' for farmers, cries NFU

By Ben Bouckley

Opinion is split on the final text of the so-called EU Dairy Package, with the UK National Farmers’ Union (NFU) citing missed opportunities within the European Commission’s (EC’s) text, and Dairy UK stating its continued opposition to minimum contract...

Spotlight on yeast extract in Germany

Yeast extract producers defend ingredient against German backlash

By Jane Byrne

European producers of speciality yeast products are defending the use of yeast extracts in food following claims from consumer advocates such as FoodWatch in Germany that the food industry’s use of such ingredients and labelling around them is deceptive.

Germany a powerhouse on pig production

Promar International Analysis

Germany a powerhouse on pig production

By Andrew McLay, Promar International

In terms of the European pig industry, Germany is without doubt the power house of the region for both consumption and production.

Wild launches natural exotic fruit flavours

Wild launches natural exotic fruit flavours

By Oliver Nieburg

Ingredients firm Wild has launched a range of exotic fruit flavours for jelly gums as it claims there is potential for firms to offer products that are distinct from competitors.

Call for public debate on use of nano-materials in food

Use of nano-materials in foods must be openly debated, warn experts

By Nathan Gray

The use – and regulation – of engineered nano-materials in foods must be openly debated in public, otherwise they risk facing the same fate as genetically modified (GM) foods in consumer perceptions, according to a leading group of UK experts.

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