Food firms look to sensory claims
Frustrated food and drink manufacturers are considering sensory claims in preference to health claims; few of which have been approved by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
Archives for December 5, 2011
Kerry seals deal for Cargill Flavour Systems
Kerry Group has confirmed it has completed the acquisition of Cargill’s global flavours business.
EC audit raps Ireland for seed safety shortcomings
The European Commission (EC) has released the results of an Irish food safety audit conducted in June that identified shortcomings in the nation’s approach to policing the safety of sprouted seeds.
Whole botulism-linked brand recalled in Ireland
Irish food safety authorities have ordered the complete botulism related recall of Bio Gaudiano brand items - over a month after an initial recall was made on olives made by the company.
Cargill to cut 2,000 jobs from global workforce
Cargill has said it will cut 2,000 employees from its global workforce over the next six months, citing a continued weak economy.
SGS strengthens Malaysian market position through acquisitions
Inspection and testing service provider SGS aims to strengthen its position in the growing Malaysian food testing market through the acquisition of a leading regional testing business.
Indian dairy sector reviews microbiological standards
India is looking to revise microbiological standards for milk and milk products in an attempt to better ensure food safety across the supply chain in the country’s growing dairy sector.
FDA warns Alexia Foods over ‘all natural’ label claim
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning letter to Alexia Foods for labeling a product ‘all-natural’, although it contains disodium dihydrogen pyrophosphate, which the agency says is a synthetic preservative.
Global warming may impact walnut supply, warn scientists
Warmer, drier summers and extreme weather due to climate change would be troublesome, if not fatal, for walnut trees, say researchers.
China ISO food safety certifications double in 12 months
Chinese international food safety certifications increased to over 5,500 in 2010 - more than doubling the 2,233 recorded in 2009.
Australia rejects traffic light labelling as health claim scrutiny rises
After an intense two weeks of lobbying, Australia’s federal government has ruled out traffic light labelling for food products in the country.
Global sustainable rice scheme launched
An international system has been launched that will establish environmental standards for sustainable rice production in a bid to increase rice yields.
DSM flags up natural declaration claim for new yeast extract range
New flavouring legislation was the spur for DSM’s new yeast extract range, which it claims delivers salt reduction as well as clean label advantages for meat and other savoury products.
WOW double emulsions move closer to food applications, say researchers
The inclusion of a gelling agent and electrolyte in double emulsions could be used to control the release behaviour of incorporated compounds, offering promise for the use of Water-Oil-Water emulsions in food applications, say researchers.
GLG Life Tech receives FDA GRAS for fourth stevia-derived sweetener
Stevia supplier GLG Life Tech said it has received a letter of no objection from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that its Rebpure RA95 stevia extract is generally recognized as safe (GRAS).
India postpones landmark FDI retail investment decision
Under pressure from coalition allies as well as the opposition parties, India's government has put on hold its landmark decision to open up the country’s retail sector to multinationals.
Purac opens new India office
Food preservation supplier Purac has announced the opening of a new Liaison Office in Mumbai.
Majority of Kiwis support labelling of GM Foods, says survey
A new survey in New Zealand has revealed that over 80% of consumers believe the current requirement to label genetically modified (GM) foods should be retained.
FTC ups the ante in crackdown vs bogus acai weight loss claims
The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC’s) crackdown against firms making bogus weight loss claims about açai supplements has stepped up a gear.