Further E.coli fallout sees EC extend Egyptian seed ban
The European Commission (EC) has endorsed the extension of a ban on selected Egyptian seeds and beans until next March as the fallout continues from this spring’s deadly E.coli crisis.
Archives for October 18, 2011
Plan devised to rebuild stock of southern bluefin tuna
A formal strategy has been devised at an annual meeting in Bali to help rebuild the global stock of southern bluefin tuna.
EU hails ground-breaking nano definition
The European Commission said its newly unveiled common nanomaterial definition will provide a basis for clear regulation that will boost industry’s ability to develop products while safeguarding consumers.
Emulsions structure may affect sensory qualities of foods: Study
Changes in type or fat content of emulsion can have a significant impact on the structural properties and sensory properties of foods, according to researchers from Unilever R&D and the Spanish Council for Scientific Research (CSIC).
EU project looks to enhance on-pack food labelling using smart phones
Consumer driven information on food labelling is the aim of a new Brussels-based project that is combining smart-phone technology with impartial data explaining the functionality of various ingredients, traceability, quality of raw materials and...
Chr. Hansen expands natural colors R&D capacity in Wisconsin
Chr. Hansen has expanded its applications laboratory and R&D staff at its Milwaukee, Wisconsin center to provide greater specialization in natural colors, the company has said.
USDA backs acrylamide reduction project for processed potatoes
A new four-year project aiming to reduce acrylamide content in processed potatoes has received a $3.7m Specialty Crop Research Initiative Grant from the US Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA).
Young, developing pasta market in India should not be ignored: Analyst
The Indian market for pasta is set to develop and strengthen, offering opportunities for international manufacturers, according to industry analyst.
Why water is the new carbon
Mounting pressure on dwindling water resources means that food manufacturers must cut consumption sooner rather than later, according to the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM).
Is there room for PepsiCo in the yogurt fixture? Absolutely, says Euromonitor
With per capita consumption of yogurt in the US still way behind western Europe, a major new market entrant such as PepsiCo could breathe fresh life into the fixture and generate incremental sales rather than merely stealing market share off the top two...
Mineral sweet formulations can give confectioners marketing boost - SternVitamin
Boiled sweets containing minerals can help confectioners generate more profits with novel products, according to micronutrient firm SternVitamin.
‘Phenomenal’ new salt enhancer takes SupplySide West by storm
The reaction from food manufacturers to Horphag Research Nutrition’s (HRN’s) new clean-label salt-taste enhancer Salty-R has been so positive bosses are already predicting “significant sales by mid-2012”.
EFSA clears food contact monomer
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has approved a new monomer for use in food contact materials.