Representatives of the European Union (EU) institutions are working towards a final deal next week on how much of the EU agriculture subsidies should go towards maintaining meat and livestock production, which might collapse without public funding.
Proposed changes to EU legislation covering the food chain could see food processors front costs for official inspections, such as those faced by the meat industry.
The saturated fat content in the food we eat has an important influence on the lipidation states and levels of proteins that are linked to the development of Alzheimer's disease, according to new research.
The term ‘natural’ has been used to mean so many things that it means less all the time, except as a starting point for class action lawsuits. But tell consumers you’re getting rid of artificial preservatives and you’ve telling them something meaningful,...
The food ingredients industry has an opportunity – and an obligation – to improve sustainability in the food supply chain, according to president of DSM Food Specialties Hans Christian Ambjerg.
Nestlé has defended its animal testing practices against a damning report that said large food companies were unnecessarily using animals to test functional food health benefits to save time and money.
The Italian food industry has said it is deeply concerned by the UK government’s decision to recommend traffic light colour coding as part of its front-of-pack nutrition labelling programme, saying that it is not based on sound science.
Globalmeatnews.com spoke to director of the Food and Veterinary Office at the European Commission, Michael Scannell, about the proposed changes to EU food controls, which could see all food businesses asked to front costs for official inspections.
The Archer Daniels Midland Company is holding discussions to sell its cocoa ingredients business - a business unit that saw profits plunge 24% last year.
A European Union (EU) funded research project called Quantomics has been investigating the hereditary information of cattle and chicken to discover the genes that make them more resistant to diseases and infections.
Social media is an extremely powerful brand-building tool that engages consumers, but it can also be a platform for strong business relationships and revenue generation, an expert says.
Several studies have suggested that global food production needs to double by 2050 if we are to feed a growing population – but this will not be possible if current trends continue, according to new research.
Chia oil can safely enter EU markets for the first time as long as potential allergenic effects are labelled, the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has concluded in a draft EU novel foods opinion.
A government research institute in The Netherlands says that setting critical limits for the presence of Campylobacter bacteria on chicken meat of 1000 cfu per gram would reduce human disease cases by two thirds, although it may cost the poultry industry...
Mintel senior drinks analyst Chris Wisson predicts that English wine sales could exceed £50m ($77m) within a few years, as product quality continually improves and unfair perceptions of inferiority diminish.
Europe risks being left behind the rest of the world unless it adopts genetically modified (GM) crops, the UK environment minister Owen Paterson is expected to say this morning.
Food processors could face soaring costs for official inspections as a consequence of the European Commission’s (EC’s) attempt to standardise ‘official controls’ governing food safety regulation across the EU.
By mid-July, Russia will be entitled to restart exports of meat products to Georgia. The agreement was reached on 18 June during bilateral negotiations between the two countries, which will resume trade relations for the first time since the war in 2008,...
Special edition: All-natural: How clean is your label?
Consumer preference for natural flavors - seen in market research data – does not always translate into product purchasing, but the future still looks very rosy for natural flavors, say industry experts.
EHL Ingredients has added organic smoked Spanish paprika to its product range in the UK, on the back of increased interest in Spanish-style tapas dishes.
Bitesize confectionery has seen 40% growth over the last four years in the UK and is now worth £550m ($859m), according to Mars which has launched its first share bag versions for its Twix and Mars brands.
Cereal majors Kellogg and Cereal Partners Worldwide (CPW) are reviewing the UK Department of Health’s (DoH) front-of-pack voluntary labeling scheme, but one nutrition policy expert says they will never sign.
There is a strong stereotype that women want indulgence and health when snacking, but in the US and Europe health comes eleventh in snack motivations, according to new research from Canadean.
The UK’s adoption of a voluntary hybrid labelling scheme that combines guideline daily amounts (GDAs) and traffic light colour coding could lead to a proliferation of national schemes and fragment the EU internal market, claims FoodDrinkEurope.
The food industry is ‘exploiting children’ in its marketing of unhealthy food, according to a new report from the World Health Organisation (WHO), which calls for stricter marketing controls, particularly in light of new technologies like smart phone...
Most food and drink manufacturers have welcomed the launch of a new front-of-pack, voluntary food labelling system by the Department of Health (DH) today (June 19). But some big firms have refused to sign.
European food industry trade body FoodDrinkEurope has welcomed formal negotiations between the European Union and the United States on a Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP), announced at the G8 Summit in Northern Ireland.
Researchers in Singapore have identified that eating high quantities of red meat over a period of time can increase the risk of type-2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).
CSM and subsidiaries Purac and Caravan Ingredients have unveiled their new strategy and company name, Corbion, as the company continues its repositioning as a bio-based ingredients firm.
Market researchers tell us that consumers are seeking ‘natural’ products more than ever – and ingredient suppliers have responded by providing ways to ‘clean up’ product labels – but what do these terms really mean?
Superior eating quality in donuts, cakes, pastries and muffins can be extended to 45 days or more with a new enzyme blend, according to Caravan Ingredients.
Nestlé has followed in the footsteps of Mondelez by coming up with its own non-melting chocolate, which could prove a game changer in emerging markets with hot climates.
The Eurozone crisis has hit consumer sentiment hard, but food spend has remained more or less the same with snacks and confectionery leading value growth, says AC Nielsen.
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has recommended further safety tests for six food dyes – including five of the so-called Southampton Six colours – although it says currently there is no reason to revise the acceptable daily intake (ADI).
The sweetener mannitol may help decrease the risk of Parkinson's disease by reducing the potentially dangerous 'clumping' of proteins in the brain, according to new research.
Researchers have said liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (LC-MS) has afforded a significant advantage as an early warning mechanism after they found 104 inshore samples breached maximum permitted levels (MPL) for lipophilic toxins during their reporting...
Metabolic changes brought on by a high intake of dietary sugars may set us on 'a pathway to heart failure', according to new research in rats and human cell lines.
