All news articles for November 2013

Court order keeps food company from production

Court order halts Alfred Louie, Inc.’s production

By Joseph James Whitworth

Alfred Louie, Inc., has been ordered to stop processing and distributing food until it cleans up unsanitary conditions found by US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) inspectors.

Monsanto GM study fallout: Seralini stands firm over retraction

"We maintain our conclusions," says Seralini

Seralini stands firm as journal moves to retract GM rat study

By Nathan Gray

The researcher behind a heavily criticised study linking Monsanto's GM maize and Roundup products to cancer in rats says he will not willingly withdraw the research, after the journal issued a 'withdraw or be retracted' ultimatum yesterday.

Research that linked genetically modified crops and Roundup with massive tumours in rats will be withdrawn, says the the journal which originally published the research.

Journal set to retract Seralini GM rat cancer study

By Nathan Gray

A heavily criticised rat study that linked Monsanto's genetically modified maize and the herbicide Roundup to increased cancer risks is set to be withdrawn by the journal that published it.

EFSA health claims chief shares common dossier failures

EFSA health claims chief shares common dossier failures

By Shane STARLING

Incomplete or selective reporting, high drop-out rates and unplanned post-hoc analyses are some of the common health claim submission failures, EFSA’s claims panel chief professor Ambroise Martin, PhD, told a congress last week.

FoodQualityNews rounds-up this week's food recalls

food safety recall round-up 22-28 November

Recalls: Salmonella, Listeria and incorrect labelling

By Joseph James Whitworth

The journey to find the reasons behind food recalls this week takes us to USA, England, Australia and Denmark where we find Salmonella and Listeria and incorrect labelling prompting action.

Spain produces standards to prevent horsemeat scandal recurring

Spain sets out fresh standards for meat industry

By Nicholas Robinson

Spanish food organisations have produced a series of industry standards for their sector to adopt in a bid to disperse the negativity caused by the horsemeat scandal and prevent it happening again.

More than 60% of production earmarked for domestic use

Poland’s poultry production up 6% in H1 2013

By Jaroslaw Adamowski

Poland’s poultry production increased by 6% to 793,000 tonnes (t) in the first half of 2013, according to a report released by state-run Institute of Agricultural and Food Economics (IERiGZ).

Kyle Thomas, strategic business unit (SBU) manager at Eagle Product Inspection

Hole in one for Material Discrimination X-ray tech

By Kyle Thomas

Amateur golfers like myself cannot, in general, be relied upon to hit the ball straight and land it in the fairway, believe it or not this can cause problems for some food manufacturers.

What were Leatherhead's three highlights from the FiE new product zone?

dispatches from fie

Leatherhead’s top 3 new products at FiE

By Staff Writer

Mushroom salt reduction, award-winning algal flour and musical taste buds, Leatherhead takes us through the top three new products at this year’s Food Ingredients Europe (FiE).

Food manufacturers need to protect their reputation online

Social media damaging to food manufacturers?

By Jenny Eagle

The Fresh Produce Consortium, The Food and Drink Forum, the British Frozen Food Federation, the Artisan Food Trail and Tastes of Anglia have taken part in a survey about social media and digital use in the workplace.

18 ill in Norway with Salmonella Coeln

Rare Salmonella strain sickens 18

By Joseph James Whitworth

A rare Salmonella strain has sickened 18 people in Norway with the source of the infection still unknown.

Bill Michels, president of ADR North America LLC

Mapping supply chain first step in product safety

By Joseph James Whitworth

It is vital for food firms to map their supply chains and know where products are coming from to prevent contamination, according to the president of a specialty-consulting firm.

Protein has a big ‘ordinary’ future, says Glanbia

Dispatches from #FIE2013

Protein has a big ‘ordinary’ future, says Glanbia

By Shane STARLING

Irish dairy ingredients specialist Glanbia Nutritionals once filled its sights almost exclusively with the sports nutrition sector, but the explosion of interest in protein means the ‘ordinary’ mainstream food industry is a bigger and bigger target.

Taura says fruit doesn't need an EFSA claim, it stands on its own feet

Dispatches from FiE

Is the next generation of fruit functional?

By Annie-Rose Harrison-Dunn

Fruit may have its own stand alone functionality but Taura Natural Ingredients says fortification with milk and pea proteins, green coffee and grains will bring the ingredient into new areas. 

Food allergies are unlikely to kill...but could lead to severe reactions

Food allergy death less likely than murder

By Caroline SCOTT-THOMAS

Food allergy sufferers are more likely to be murdered than to die from a severe reaction – but allergen labelling is about much more than fatality risk, says an allergen expert.

Apax Partners snaps up French private label snacks maker Europe Snacks

Europe Snacks changes hands

By Oliver Nieburg

France’s leading private label snack maker Europe Snacks has been sold by private equity firm IK Investment Partners to another private equity company Apax Partners.

Tony Reed

Dow: Final 'kill step' for pathogens

By Tony Reed Dow Microbial Control

‘The E. coli STEC/VTEC outbreak that occurred in the European Union (EU) during 2011 showed the devastating effect contaminated food products can have on the health of thousands of consumers. It can also damage brand equity, sending shockwaves through...

Industry makes beef sustainability inroads

Conference sees launch of beef sustainability principles

By Nicholas Robinson

A set of principles to deliver a safe and sustainable global beef supply chain were released at an international ‘Beefing Up Sustainability’ food industry conference yesterday (26 November).

Welsh Lamb makes international progress

Welsh Lamb gains international interest

By Nicholas Robinson

Welsh Lamb is making inroads in Germany and has improved in popularity among international consumers, Welsh meat bosses were told at a recent industry conference.

Younger more ethical and adventurous shoppers offer opportunities for food manufacturers and retailers, said the IGD

Young grocery shoppers are more ethical and optimistic: IGD

By Michael Stones

Young shoppers aged under 35 – who are more likely to shop ethically and adventurously than their older relatives, while cooking from scratch – offer opportunities to food manufacturers and retailers, according to new research from grocery think-tank...

Stevia sees ‘exponential growth’ in Europe

Stevia sees ‘exponential growth’ in Europe

By Caroline SCOTT-THOMAS

Stevia sweeteners have appeared in about 1200 new products in Europe in the past two years – and 700 of those were launched in 2013, according to Cargill’s business development leader for Truvia, Olivier du Châtelier.

Oxygen transmission test system helps tackle shelf life issues

Mocon clears the air with O2 test

By Jenni Spinner

Mocon has launched a system that gauges oxygen transmission rates through flat materials and food packaging.

What is the true cost of reduced plant food consumption?

What is the true cost of reduced plant food consumption?

By Bernard Deryckere, chairman ENSA

Increasing intakes of soy and other plant-based foods and supplements can reduce environmental burdens – but does the political will exist to do it? Not really, says the chair of the 10-year-old European Natural Soyfood Manufacturers Association (ENSA).

Nordic consumers' interest in premium products is growing, says Euromonitor

Euromonitor highlights Nordic food trends

By Caroline SCOTT-THOMAS

Healthy foods, premiumisation and private label all present untapped opportunities in Nordic countries, according to market research organisation Euromonitor International.

Norway due to abolish controversial meat tariffs on EU imports

Norwegian government to tackle meat tariffs

By Gerard O’Dwyer

The newly installed centre-right Norwegian government has stressed its determination to reduce or abolish controversial tariffs on meat imports from the European Union (EU), despite vocal opposition.

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