French industry determined to fight meat misinformation
French meat industry union Sniv-SNCP has started an “offensive strategy”, including potential court action, to combat misinformation spread by the media.
Archives for April 9, 2012
Miratorg reports strong growth in the first quarter of 2012
Russian pork giant Miratorg has reported a 70% growth in production volumes for the first 3 months of 2012, reaching 57,909 tonnes (t) in live weight from 34,058t in Q1 2011.
SME involvement crucial to EU poverty project
A European Commission-funded project will see small-and-medium food industry enterprises play a vital role in translating academic research into foods that will nutritionally benefit consumers at risk of poverty, says the director of European Food...
Flaxseed gum may become significant source of fibre, say researchers
The high availability and low viscosity of flaxseed fibre could mean that gums produced from seed hulls soon become a ‘significant’ source of soluble fibre to the food industry, suggest researchers.
PureCircle secures patent protection for sweetness enhancing flavor
Stevia supplier PureCircle says it has secured a range of international patents for its natural flavor modifier NSF-02, which it claims will ensure its customers have exclusive access to the ingredient for enhancing the sweetness of stevia, sugar and...
India issues antibiotic controls for food producing animals
Indian authorities have taken another food safety action with newly issued regulations to govern the presence of antibiotics in food-producing animals.
Salt intake a health challenge for ageing populations
Industry efforts in salt reduction appear to be on trend with the health challenges of an ageing population, which this year is a priority issue for the World Health Organization.
Coke hopes revamped adult soft drinks brand will cause Tumult in Europe
The Coca-Cola Company has redesigned the packaging and branding for one of its more niche brands, a premium non-alcoholic adult soft drink now only sold in Paris, but poised for a European roll-out.
Exclusive interview, Mark Huber, plant manager, Tate & Lyle, McIntosh, Alabama
Sweet Home Alabama: Tate & Lyle is back in business at original US sucralose plant
In spring 2009, employees at Tate & Lyle’s sucralose factory in McIntosh, Alabama, got some grim news. The site – the first in the world to produce sucralose on an industrial scale - was being mothballed, with production shifting to T&L’s new facility in...
Substantial scope to reduce sodium in NZ processed foods: Study
New Zealand’s processed foods sector is contributing significantly to excessive salt intake in the country but there is substantial scope to reduce the sodium levels in these foods, a new study suggests.
Dispatches from Anuga Foodtec 2012
Optimising flavour in bakery with chemical analysis – ex-Kraft flavourist
Closely analysing flavour compounds can help bakers select the best flours and oils to optimise taste, according to a flavour consultant with almost 20 years’ experience at Kraft Foods.
Agilent aim to boost halal food safety and authentication through collaboration
Food safety technologist Agilent Technologies Inc. is aiming to accelerate the development of analytical testing methods to ensure the safety and authenticity of halal products through its latest research collaboration.
Canada to overhaul meat inspection rules
The Canadian government has announced a “substantive” overhaul of meat inspection rules, saying the move will help smaller companies gain access to the wider market, without affecting food safety.
Applewood smoked ice cubes anyone? Exploring smoke’s flavor potential beyond meats
Smoke flavors are increasing in popularity, appearing in a range of new and unusual applications, and could help to differentiate new products, according to smoke flavor specialists speaking at the recent Research Chefs Association conference in Texas.
South African foods in NZ GE muddle
An anti-genetically engineered (GE) foods group in New Zealand is protesting infant and gluten-free products imported into the country from South Africa.
UK gives FAO £16m to improve agricultural statistics
The UK's Department for International Development (DFID) has donated £16m ($25m) to the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), supporting a global initiative to improve agricultural statistics.