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Food Safety Recall round-up 9-15 June 2018

Recalls: Salmonella, foreign bodies and beer mislabelling

15-Jun-2018 By Joseph James Whitworth

Recalls and alerts were made by England, Ireland, US, Canada, Australia, Singapore, Belgium, Croatia, Denmark, Finland, Germany and Switzerland.

Moving towards a plastic-free planet is 'an evolution, not a revolution'

14-Jun-2018 By Niamh Michail

A myriad of solutions are needed to make plastic food packaging more sustainable, said top brass at Ekoplaza, Ikea and Futamura last week. “In some cases we need to completely break free, in some we need to use different materials and in others we need...

Irish infant formula official controls system backed

14-Jun-2018 By Joseph James Whitworth

Official controls of infant formula plants in Ireland are mostly well-organised and structured, according to an audit.

DSM removes benzoate from cheese ripening enzyme to meet clean-label demand

13-Jun-2018 By Jim Cornall

Dutch health and nutrition company Royal DSM says its Accelerzyme CPG, the company’s proprietary enzyme for accelerated cheese ripening, is now benzoate-free.

‘Eggs are a target for replacement’: Arla says its whey protein egg replacer is a solution

07-Jun-2018 By Katy Askew

Arla Foods Ingredients wants to cash in on volatile egg supplies to grow sales of its whey protein egg replacer, Nutrilac.

Quick and easy trade deals after Brexit are a ‘myth’ – Open Britain

07-Jun-2018 By Joseph James Whitworth

A pro-EU group has warned of “bleak” prospects if Britain goes it alone on trade deals and the risk of reduced food standards as well as quota and tariff issues.

Essentia acquires Danish protein supplier Scanflavour

06-Jun-2018 By Niamh Michail

US protein supplier Essentia has acquired Danish Scanflavour in a bid to increase its global presence.

In 30 years, every successful food company will be a ‘personalised food company’: Nutrino CSO

06-Jun-2018 By Niamh Michail

As consumers become increasingly invested in their health, personalised nutrition and gene-tailored diets will become the norm, says the chief science officer of Israeli start-up Nutrino. “The future of food is in personalisation and companies who fail...

Acrylamide, arsenic and lead intake high if Dutch diet guidelines followed

05-Jun-2018 By Joseph James Whitworth

Intake of most contaminants is within an acceptable range if people follow Dutch Dietary Guidelines, according to an analysis.

Diet change can have biggest environmental impact - study

04-Jun-2018 By Joseph James Whitworth

Diet change is the best way to mitigate the effect of food production on the environment, according to a study.

French authorities investigate if child’s death is linked to E. coli outbreak

04-Jun-2018 By Joseph James Whitworth

Santé Publique France is investigating if the death of a child is part of an outbreak of E. coli O26 linked to raw milk cheese.

Macadamias: On a mission to crack the on-trend nut market

01-Jun-2018 By Niamh Michail

Macadamias only represent 1.5% of the tree nut market, held back by limited supplies and high prices, but a tree-planting programme could change that. "Customers are crying out to use macadamias as an ingredient. It’s up to us to make that opportunity...

Plant-based meat substitutes are 'useful transition foods' for a healthier diet

01-Jun-2018 By Niamh Michail

The science is clear: a vegetarian diet is better for heart health, a study says - but does that include processed meat analogues? "While not as healthful as whole plants, they are useful transition foods," says one researcher.

The online store of the future: Is your business ready?

31-May-2018 By Niamh Michail

From unattended deliveries to 'invisible shopping' via videos or face-recognition technology for payments, e-commerce platforms are becoming more sophisticated, says market research firm IGD.

The claims are there but does ‘deforestation-free’ palm oil exist?

30-May-2018 By Niamh Michail

Companies' unilateral, no-deforestation commitments - and on-pack deforestation-free claims - are unsuited to the complex palm oil supply chain and, therefore, likely to fail, say researchers. "A broader suite of complementary mechanisms"...

Carob's health halo beats cocoa for kids confectionery, says UK start-up

29-May-2018 By Niamh Michail

Far from being cocoa's poor cousin, carob powder is the ideal ingredient for healthy confectionery for kids, mimicking the "shine, snap and silky smooth texture" of milk chocolate without the stimulants caffeine and theobromine, says Supertreats...

French politicians back mandatory labelling of GM feed and pesticide use

28-May-2018 By Niamh Michail

After a week of debates on the country's Agriculture and Food Bill, French politicians have backed mandatory labelling for GM animal feed and pesticide use on fruit and vegetables but rejected measures to stop marketing unhealthy foods to children.

Diet (not genes) decides fat taste sensitivity

25-May-2018 By Niamh Michail

People on a high fat diet lose the ability to sense or taste fat in the food they eat, researchers have found.

'Complex' cultures meet rising demand for Feta-style cheese, says Chr Hansen

24-May-2018 By Niamh Michail

Feta-style cheese is the fastest growing cheese type globally, according to Danish supplier Chr. Hansen, which has launched culture strains that produce a "rich and complex flavour" to meet the demand.

The Mediterranean diet is gone, says WHO chief

24-May-2018 By Niamh Michail

With Greece, Italy, Spain and Cyprus showing the highest levels of childhood obesity in Europe, the Mediterranean diet is gone, according to World Health Organisation (WHO) chief João Breda. “Those who are close to the Mediterranean diet are the Swedish...

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Two sick in Spain with link to raw milk cheese

24-May-2018 By Joseph James Whitworth

Two Staphylococcal food poisoning cases have been linked to raw sheep’s milk cheese in Spain.

Nestlé top for tackling nutrition issues - but all global firms need to improve

23-May-2018 By Niamh Michail

Nestlé is top for addressing the double burden of obesity and malnutrition, and while many firms have stepped up efforts, a "disappointing" number have too many unhealthy products in their portfolios, according to the Access to Nutrition Index...

British food firms fail on government's 5% sugar reduction target

22-May-2018 By Niamh Michail

UK food and drink manufacturers have fallen short of Public Health England’s 5% voluntary target for sugar reduction, achieving just 2% at the end of the first year.

France looks set to ban titanium dioxide

22-May-2018 By Niamh Michail

As France looks poised to ban titanium dioxide by the end of 2018, the government has praised “pioneering” manufacturers for voluntarily removing the colouring from food products.

‘The familiarity factor’: Consumers want recognisable protein sources

21-May-2018 By Katy Askew

As consumer interest in protein continues to grow food makers are working to differentiate themselves based on protein source. But, new research suggests, consumers are most accepting of proteins that are recognisable and familiar.

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Listeria tops INFOSAN cases in Q1 2018

18-May-2018 By Joseph James Whitworth

INFOSAN was involved in 16 food safety events involving 106 countries in the first quarter of this year.

‘Early adopters’ add plastic-free logo to products

18-May-2018 By Niamh Michail

Retailers Iceland and Ekoplaza and tea brand Teapigs will add the plastic-free logo to select products this year.

True blue botanicals: Why the appeal of spirulina and butterfly pea flowers is more than just colour

16-May-2018 By Niamh Michail

Blue mermaid lattes and unicorn smoothie bowls may have star status on social media but their appeal is not just visual. The ingredients behind the blue hue – spirulina and butterfly pea flowers – are seen as inherently healthy.

Dispatches from Analytica 2018

IRSweep tunes into applications in mid-IR spectroscopy market

16-May-2018 By Joseph James Whitworth

IRSweep is looking to take advantage of applications including food analysis with mid‐IR sensing being a young and developing field in the laboratory analytical instrumentation market.

SSI: Modest Campylobacter increase but Salmonella stable

15-May-2018 By Joseph James Whitworth

Four times as many people become sick from Campylobacter compared to Salmonella in Denmark, according to the Statens Serum Institut (SSI).

E. coli O26 in cheese sickens seven in France

14-May-2018 By Joseph James Whitworth

Seven children have been sickened by E. coli O26 in France with a link to a cheese made from raw milk.

Impact of Nordic and Mediterranean diet policies ‘not well defined’ – WHO/Europe

09-May-2018 By Joseph James Whitworth

WHO/Europe has found 15 countries in the region recommend or implement policies based on the Nordic and Mediterranean diets.

'There is a mega-trend around fermentation': The rising star of fermented foods

08-May-2018 By Katy Askew

Fermentation is making a ‘comeback’ in western markets, with growing demand supported by consumer perceptions of it as a ‘natural’ and ‘healthy’ food preservation method.

Food Safety Recall round-up 28 April - 4 May 2018

Recalls: Plastic, bacillus cereus and allergens

04-May-2018 By Joseph James Whitworth

Recalls and alerts were made by England, Ireland, US, Canada, Australia, Belgium, Denmark, France, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Switzerland, Germany and Austria

Certification schemes are holding back true sustainability, says report

03-May-2018 By Niamh Michail

Many certification schemes are blocking true sustainability by watering down standards in order to get stakeholders on board and even providing 'green cover' for firms that are destroying the environment, according to a report.

Galicia sets legal definition of artisan food

30-Apr-2018 By Niamh Michail

Spain's Galicia has set a legal definition of artisan food, which prohibits the use of artificial colours, flavours and tropical fats such as palm oil and coconut oil.

Clean label 2.0: Tapping into the trends of tomorrow

30-Apr-2018 By Niamh Michail

What will the clean label foods of tomorrow look like? From actively healthy additives to clean packaging and connected products, five industry experts share their views.

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