Court annuls controversial EC marketing ban on triclosan
Microban has won a case against the European Commission (EC) that means a prospective ban on the use of controversial chemical triclosan in food packaging has now been overturned.
Archives for October 25, 2011
New foodborne pathogen identifying method shows “great promise”
A new method to pinpoint the exact origin of foodborne bacteria has “great promise” and could lead to the development of a new, more accurate industry standard - according to US scientists.
Fonterra fears NZ $20m daily milk loss due to massive gas leak
Fonterra says it fears it will lose around NZ $20m of milk a day after it was forced to close 15 of its 17 processing sites on North Island, following a break in a gas pipeline on Monday that led to operator Vector requesting that businesses do not use gas.
Vilsack calls for innovation and more diversity in US food supply
There is a need for greater diversification of the American food supply and US diets need to change, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in his keynote speech at the launch of the Barilla Center for Food & Nutrition (BCFN) in the United States.
Swedish authorities approve Arla's merger with struggling Milko
The Swedish Competition Authority (Konkurrensverket) has approved Arla’s merger with struggling Swedish dairy processor Milko, which had faced bankruptcy in the event of the deal not going through.
US meal replacement market set for substantial growth as waistlines expand
Skyrocketing obesity rates coupled with a growing demand for convenience have continued to drive healthy growth in the meal replacement market throughout the recession, with sales set to rise 9.3% to $2.2bn in 2011, according to a new report from IBISWorld.
Hain Celestial eyes chilled soup expertise with Daniels Group acquisition
The Hain Celestial Group has acquired UK-based chilled foods manufacturer Daniels Group, the company has said.
Stevia alliance set to bear NPD fruit in Europe early next year
Stevia-based launches are expected early January 2012 from the leading European players in the beverage, snacks and confectionery sectors, claims an Israeli consultancy, which, along with supplier Chengdu Wagott, has been assisting brand owners on...
Researchers question science quality on sugary drinks’ health impacts
Scientific reviews of the evidence linking sugary drink consumption with health impacts such as obesity and type-2 diabetes are often of low quality, claim the authors of a new paper published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
UK withdraws olives on botulism fears
The UK has ordered the withdrawal of a batch of Italian olives after they were linked to two cases of botulism in Finland.
Greencore: Is a management buyout on the cards?
A management buyout in tandem with a private equity alliance could be a likely outcome in any change of ownership of Greencore, claims Shore Capital Stockbrokers, following the surprise news yesterday that the manufacturer had received a preliminary...
Water sustainability needs focus: Indian Minister
India is strengthening its focus on efficient water use during production amid increased pressure to ensure food security for the country, a government minister said.
Regulations lead to EU food safety border rejections increase
A rise in the rejection of food and feed consignments at EU borders in 2010 has contributed to the number of food safety notifications reaching 8,582 – an 8% increase on 2009 and a record high.
60-second interview: Gerald Abelson, president, MNC Multinational Consultants
Food M&A: Corporate re-engineering, the rise of gluten-free … and the lure of Croatia?
Should PepsiCo split in two? Are energy shots a flash in the pan? Is gluten-free where the smart money is? Elaine Watson caught up with Gerald Abelson, president of Canadian corporate finance expert MNC Multinational Consultants to find out.
Court dismisses ‘processed’ fiber case
A Chicago district court has dismissed a complaint alleging that General Mills and Kellogg Company should have specified on-pack that their Fiber One, Fiber Plus and other bars contained “processed” fiber.