Regulation and ‘scandals’ drive growth in Eurofins food testing ops
Structural trends towards stricter regulation and one-off food scandals were major drivers in bio-analysis company Eurofins posting strong half year results today.
Archives for August 29, 2011
Kosher certification in Europe becomes more popular
The volume of kosher certified products in Europe continues to grow but will probably never match North American levels, according to UK certification body, the Kashrut Division of the London Beth Din (KLBD).
Meat-free drive is impacting consumer markets: Euromonitor
Sales of meat have slowed considerably as the growing trend towards meat-free or meat-reduced diets impacts consumer markets, according to Euromonitor International.
Pfizer forms human milk partnership with German oligosaccharide specialist
German biotech start-up Jennewein Biotechnologie has inked a deal with drug giant Pfizer’s nutrition division to develop oligosaccharides derived from human milk (HMOs).
Dutch HACCP to become national scheme as global focus shifts to FSSC 22000
The latest version of the Dutch HACCP scheme will not be submitted for GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative) benchmarking –becoming a national rather international system, said the foundation for food safety certification SCV.
Food and drink sugar supplier seeks EU pay out
Tate and Lyle Sugars, one of the main suppliers to the UK food and drink industry is seeking €35m in compensation from the EU Commission, claiming that due to EU sugar policy mismanagement its refinery is not at full capacity, placing upward pressure on...
UK eyes intelligence and fee-led food import safety overhaul
A new strategic approach based on intelligence gathering, more analysis, cutting bureaucracy and better training for regional bodies will boost the safety of imports into the UK, said the Food Standards Agency (FSA).
Market is ready for fat-modified foods, suggests study
Consumers are willing to pay for healthier foods with modified fat contents, especially when they believe they are at risk from illness, according to new research.