FDA announces reinspection fee rates under FMSA
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced fee rates for food facility reinspections and non-compliance with recall orders, as authorized by the Food Safety Modernization Act (FMSA).
Archives for August 1, 2011
Americans may have low vitamin D Levels
Only 23 percent of Americans reach vitamin D levels that experts agree is needed for optimal health, according to new research.
USDA allows extra specialty sugar imports to meet organic sugar demand
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has set the 2011-2012 sugar tariff rate quota and allowed extra specialty sugar to be made available from August 5, in response to increased demand for organic sugar.
“Low density” sucrose esters can boost wafer flexibility
Dutch sucrose ester specialist Sisterna says ice cream cone wafers can benefit from employing emulsifiers like sucrose esters because they give a better cone.
Cargill and ABF-owned firm accused of “manipulating” wheat market
Reports that a company owned by Cargill and ABF bought all the available UK feed wheat last month has renewed calls for tighter regulation of commodity markets.
UK study finds 70 per cent of infants consume too much salt
Seventy per cent of eight-month-old babies have a salt intake higher than the recommended maximum level, due to being fed salty and processed foods, says new research.
Freeze-dried salmon targets applications from soups to space food
Freeze-dried salmon could be the latest thing among health-conscious astronauts and military types and mountain climbers, thanks to work at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF).
Study finds favored formats for aҫai products in California
Sorbet, juice, and smoothies came up trumps in a study to assess young women’s preferences for functional foods containing açai pulp, with flavor and aftertaste the most important attributes, according to a new study from California.
Carlsberg and SABMiller invest further in China
Beverage giants Carlsberg and SABMiller have announced plans to expand further in the Chinese beer market.
Intertek gains UK food testing presence with new buy
Food quality and safety testing group, Intertek, has gained a food testing presence in the UK for the first time through the acquisition of Food Analytical Laboratories (FAL) for £6m.