Fish processing firm faces hefty fines
A US seafood processor has been cited for $214,500 in fines by the US Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for food safety violations.
Archives for June 1, 2010
Bunge rapeseed oil customers face extended disruption
Bunge may increase the capacity of its rapeseed oil plant in Germany as it rebuilds after a fire in its preparation building, but production will be halted for 15 to 18 months in the meantime.
TV encourages nutritional imbalance, claim researchers
Food choices endorsed by television advertising fail to meet nutritional guidelines and encourage nutritional imbalance, according to new research from the American Dietetic Association (ADA).
Common protein could boost gluten-free rice bread: Study
The volume and texture of rice bread may be enhanced by simply adding glutathione, a protein and safe food additive, and offer better gluten-free products to a growing market, says new research.
Dioxin-tainted eggs pose no ‘acute health risk’, says BfR
Dioxin-contaminated eggs that entered the food chain in Germany and the Netherlands are not expected to cause any adverse health effects but such exposure was unacceptable, said the German food safety body.
Natural trumps health claims in adult soft drinks NPDs, analyst
Health and wellness positioning based on growing consumer awareness of inherent properties such as antioxidants along with provenance is proving a market driver in the adult soft drinks sector as it navigates the challenges posed by EU health claims...
BASF to start supplying mint flavour L-Menthol
BASF is constructing what it calls the world’s largest plant for the mint aroma L-Menthol, which it will start to supply as a flavouring agent to the global food, cosmetics and pharmaceutical markets.
New York kids making healthier food choices, claim teachers
A nutrition education program for New York City’s food bank has led to children making healthier food choices, according to a survey of 700 New York City public elementary school teachers.
Roasted potato flour said to boost functionality and flavour
A new roasted potato flour ingredient can enhance the flavour and colour of baked goods and extruded snacks as well as gluten free foods while also providing dough expansion, said its US developer.
Canadian voluntary sodium reduction targets due in July
Health Canada’s Sodium Working Group intends to set voluntary sodium reduction targets for industry in an effort to reduce consumption levels over the next decade, the government agency has said.
Special Edition: Nanotechnology
Nano risk assessment a work in progress
The risk assessment framework for nanotechnology in Europe – like so much else connected to the technology – appears to be in its infancy but developing at a rapid pace.