All news articles for February 2015

Unlabelled almonds have been discovered in fajita kits sold by Morrisons and Aldi

Almond Contamination

Food Standards Agency probes unlabelled nuts

By Michael Stones

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is probing the presence of unlabelled almonds in three food products recalled since the end of last month.

Caramel apples. Photo: therealbridgetpalmer/flickr

Listeria outbreak from Bidart Bros. apples over - CDC

By Joseph James Whitworth

An outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes in apples linked to the deaths of at least three people appears to be over, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Dubai is a good central location to ship snacks across the globe, says United Products

Dispatches: ISM/ProSweets 2015

United Products to drive Middle East snacks into Europe

By Kacey Culliney

Dubai-made Signature Snacks have plenty of expansion potential in Europe thanks to favorable labor costs and a central global location, says distributor United Products.

Ukraine producers's greatest hope for exports currently lies in Europe

Ukraine eyes an increase in meat exports in 2015

By Vladislav Vorotnikov

In 2015 Ukraine aims to increase meat exports by 19.3% and reduce imports by 16% year-on-year, according to a forecast from the country’s Economic Development Ministry.

Hungary becomes the 15th country with access to the Chinese pork market

Hungary begins pork knuckle supply to China

By Mark Godfrey

It may be a modest shipment but it is a start: 25.68 tons of frozen pork knuckle landed at Tianjin port recently – likely the first shipment from Hungary under a new deal signed last year to grant Hungary access to the Chinese market for pork.

Unilever eliminates waste to landfill

Unilever eliminates waste to landfill

By Caroline SCOTT-THOMAS

Unilever has met its target of sending zero non-hazardous waste to landfill from its 240 factories around the world.

Scientists hit back over BMJ ‘links to industry’ claim

By Nathan Gray

Leading nutrition scientists and public health researchers have hit back at claims made by the BMJ, which suggest that many of the UK government’s top scientific advisors are biased by links to the food industry.

A majority of Europeans have high blood cholesterol - and most is diet-related

MEPs question European inaction on cholesterol

By Caroline SCOTT-THOMAS

Two MEPs have asked the Commission to detail its plans to tackle high cholesterol among Europeans, who have the highest levels of bad cholesterol in the world.

Overall, Danish meat producers slaughtered 254,461 fewer pigs in 2014 than the previous year

Danish pig slaughtering declines in 2014

By Gerard O’Dwyer, in Helsinki

Denmark slaughtered around 250,000 fewer pigs in 2014 compared to 2013, according to new data from the Danish Agriculture and Food Council (DAFC/Landbrug & Fødevarer) based on figures supplied by the Danish Pig Producers association (DPP/Danske Svineproducenter).

Higher-value cuts such as tenderloin continued to do well

Australia sees drop in Middle East beef exports

By Georgi Gyton

Australia saw its beef exports to the Middle East fall 13% last month, compared to January 2014, according to data from the Department of Agriculture, and compiled by Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA).

Aldridge: 'From strength to strength'

Controversial food science deal to offer 90 roles

By Rod Addy

Up to 90 research posts are being created by a £19M investment at the Food and Environment Research Agency (FERA), but fears have surfaced that its privatisation could damage its work.

Eurofins has launched a two year scheme for microbiology undergraduates

Eurofins to address microbiological knowledge gap

By Joseph James Whitworth

The biggest knowledge gap is understanding a commercial lab environment rather than a university one, according to Eurofins, which has launched a two year scheme for Microbiology Undergraduates at the University of Wolverhampton.

Authenticity is the most important flavour attribute for consumers, the company says

Barbecue season ‘expanding to a year-round event’

By Caroline SCOTT-THOMAS

Barbecuing is sociable, fun and above all tasty – and increasingly consumers are open to experimenting, according to ingredients firm Frutarom, which aims to tap into the trend with a new range of marinades.

African swine fever outbreaks have put a stop to supplies to Russia

Pork import ban to remain for Baltic States and Poland

By Vladislav Vorotnikov

Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia will not be able to resume supplies of pork to the Russian market for at least three years, according to Russian veterinary body Rosselkhoznadzor.

FoodQualityNews withdrawals 6-12 February 2015

Food Safety recall round-up 6 - 12 February

Recalls: Wood, fermentation and Clostridium botulinum

By Joseph James Whitworth

A recall  round-up covering the first full week in February takes us to France,  Australia, USA, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, Belgium, Sweden, England and  New Zealand.

Contribute to the Food Vision Big Debate and win a free place at the event

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Food Vision debuts Big Debates in Cannes

The 2015 Food Vision Big Debate will take place on 19 March 2015 during the truly global event for food and drink industry business leaders. It will be a highlight of the Food Vision programme, giving attendees the opportunity to have their say on the...

DSM CEO: Global economy continues to exhibit “microeconomic uncertainty and low consumer confidence”

Giant confronting omega-3, vitamin E challenges

DSM nutrition profits dip 7% in 2014

By Shane STARLING

Pricing and sector market challenges, currency fluctuations and some stiff economic headwinds have contributed to 2014 full-year EBITDA profits sliding 7% for the world’s biggest nutrient player, DSM.

Two 10-day old piglets from a breeder-finisher farm in England were found to have skin lesions

Livestock associated MRSA detected in GB piglets

By Georgi Gyton

The discovery of livestock-associated methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (LA-MRSA) in piglets in eastern England has been attributed to the bacteria being a “successful” species, rather than through overuse of antimicrobials.

The average Briton eats over 150 chocolate bars a year, but is that cause for demonisation?

Caobisco ‘concerned’ about chocolate detox campaign

By Niamh Michail

Caobisco says it is ‘concerned’ about the British Heart Foundation’s ‘chocolate detox’ campaign, which encourages people to stop eating chocolate for a month to raise money and awareness for heart research.

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