Pathogen detecting method will cut waiting time – developers
A testing method for the detection of foodborne pathogens will cut waiting time from hours to just a few minutes, said its Israel-based developers.
Archives for November 21, 2011
Californian resident files complaint over King Arthur ‘all-natural’ labels
King Arthur Flour is the latest company to become the focus of a class action lawsuit for using ‘all-natural’ labeling on products that allegedly contain synthetic ingredients.
Heinz: New products will target low income shoppers
Heinz has unveiled a series of new products with lower entry price points to target households with incomes of less than $50,000-a-year.
Nu-Tek claims 30% sodium reduction for bakery salt offering
US ingredients firm Nu-Tek has conducted a study for its potassium chloride that it said showed its product can cut sodium in baked goods by around a third.
Baxters buys Fray Bentos for ‘undisclosed’ sum
Scottish food group Baxters has moved to secure a “strong foothold” in the canned meat market after completing a deal with Princes for the acquisition of the Fray Bentos brand.
WTO sides with Canada on US meat country of origin labeling
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has ruled that US policy on country of origin labeling violates international trade rules by creating barriers to free trade, including with Canada and Mexico.
China: growing, driving but challenging the global seafood market
China has a snowballing interest in the seafood market and while this is driving the global industry, it is also putting pressure on it, according to industry expert.
Bagrry’s innovates to win the Indian breakfast table
Bagrry’s India is looking to grab its bowl of the fast growing Indian breakfast cereal market on the back of new product innovations and a rapidly growing demand.
Special Edition: Stevia
Coca-Cola to expand stevia offering in EU; no plans to drop aspartame
Coca-Cola said it has no reason to drop the artificial sweetener aspartame from its low or zero calorie beverage brands in the European market as it welcomes last week’s approval by the European Commission for the use of the natural sweetener stevia in...
Listeria contaminated Salmon recalled - FSA
Fish smoker Bleiker’s has recalled a batch of its Traditional Oak Smoked Scottish Salmon after a pack was found to contain listeria.
New technique could reduce sodium in desalted cod by half
A new salt replacement technique could help to reduce the levels of sodium in already desalted cod by up to 50%, with no effect on the sensory properties of the fish, report researchers.
Heather Mills firm wins ethical award
Veggie food firm Redwood Wholefood Company, owned by Heather Mills, is the most ethical vegetarian food business in the UK, according to The Good Shopping Guide.
Novel Foods Exclusive
Wrigley gains novel food approval for magnolia bark extract in EU
Gum giant Wrigley has been granted novel food approval in the EU for an extract to be used in chewing gum and mints that will allow it to introduce new products with perceived breath-freshening benefits.
Special edition: Dealing with higher commodity costs
Flavor firms take on the ultimate reformulation challenge: Lower cost, same taste
In the midst of volatile commodity costs, it’s not just big grain prices that have put manufacturers under pressure: Sugar, nuts, black pepper, mint and cocoa are also among top concerns – and flavor firms are providing cost-cutting strategies.
Indonesia: strongest Southeast Asian food and agribusiness market
A Rabobank report released last week claims Indonesia will lead Southeast Asian growth over the next decade, based on global demand for key commodities and stable domestic needs.
Cartel in Indian dairy sector? Watchdog may investigate
The Indian dairy sector was rocked by the news last week that the country’s top watchdog might investigate the country’s major dairy producers over the possibility of a cartel.
Chinese market opens up for Naturex for flavour modifier; Burgundy integration underway
Naturex has just received novel foods approval in China for its flavour masking system, Talin. President and chief executive of the botanicals group, Jacques Dikansky, revealed the news and discussed the integration of Burgundy when we caught up with him...
Politicians ready to fillet fish cheats
Illegal fishing, which now accounts for 15% of world catches according to EU calculations, distorts the market for fish, and threatens the viability of honest businesses that refuse to deal with criminals, warned politicians.
Nematode-detection system to spur fish processing line efficiency
A breakthrough system that automatically detects unwanted elements in fish fillets and estimates product freshness will boost the competitiveness of Norway’s processing sector, said the researcher behind the development.
EU tightens regulations on Chinese GM rice imports
European Union controls on Chinese rice product imports will be tightened in response to an increasing number of food alerts and border rejections of genetically modified (GM) contaminated products.