European food safety bodies to share expertise
The German, French and Danish food safety bodies have signed up to a new cooperation agreement to share findings of food safety studies and avoid duplication of research between experts.
Archives for December 21, 2010
TNO seeks partners to commericalise fibre based bread improver
Bakery ingredient suppliers are the target of a licensing deal for a fibre based bread improver that can be used to address salt reduction formulation challenges, claims Dutch research group, TNO.
Novozymes to buy Merck Crop BioScience
Novozymes looks set to bolster its BioAg business with the planned acquisition of Merck’s Crop BioScience for US$275m.
Pilgrim’s Pride appoints new president and CEO
Poultry firm Pilgrim’s Pride has appointed William W. Lovette as president and CEO, succeeding Don Jackson, who is due to resign to take over the position of president and CEO at JBS USA, majority owner of Pilgrim’s.
Sara Lee shares soar on JBS buyout rumors
Sara Lee Corp. stock soared close to a 52-week high on Monday on reports that it had turned down a buyout offer from Brazilian beef giant JBS.
US food industry welcomes Senate passage of food safety bill
Industry and consumer groups have welcomed the Senate passage of the Food Safety Modernization Act late on Sunday, after the bill had been stuck in legislative limbo for well over a year.
EFSA health claim opinion
GSK ‘toothkind’ drinks win positive EFSA health claim opinion
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) is celebrating a positive opinion from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) for a health claim related to its ‘toothkind’ drinks that moves into comparative territory.
Big brands go for a local twist in pursuit of Chinese success
Chinese consumers are becoming increasingly receptive to international soft drink brands but success does depend on an appreciation of local flavour preferences, according to Datamonitor.
Sea salt variations may aid reformulation: Study
Certain sea salts with high salty flavour intensity or lower sodium content may be used to lower sodium levels in food formulations, according to new research.
Joint venture to establish Nigerian ingredients business
PZ Cussons has spied opportunities in edible oils and spreads in Nigeria, and has established a two-pronged joint venture with Wilmar International to ensure the necessary ingredients will be available at the right cost and quality.
UK consults on bisphenol A ban
A wide-ranging consultation process has been launched by UK authorities over the European Commission’s decision to outlaw bisphenol A (BPA) in polycarbonate baby bottles from 2011.
Wheat prices likely to remain high over year ahead
Bakers may have to get used to higher wheat prices following the spike in mid-2010 as signs are that world production may not rebound as fast as it did after the 2007/08 peak.
Court sets Coca-Cola, PepsiCo infringement trial date
The Coca-Cola Company has been granted a preliminary trial date in June 2011 to challenge PepsiCo over its Trop50 juice packaging design, which Coca-Cola claims is too similar to that of its Simply juice range.