Nestle packaging error leads to allergen concern recall
Nestle Prepared Foods Company has initiated a recall of its Stouffer’s-brand Lasagna after consumers reported finding another Stouffer’s product in the Lasagna packaging.
Archives for April 18, 2012
Optimising produce food safety is ‘simply good business’ – PriceWaterhouseCoopers
PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has warned against an over-reliance on finished product testing in the US food sector and called for additional focus on the implementation of strategic food safety practices.
Shielding curtain-less x-ray development offers hygienic option – Thermo Fisher
An x-ray inspection system, engineered to eliminate traditional radiation-blocking shielding curtains, will offer a hygienic alterative for the examination of unwrapped food, developer Thermo Fisher has claimed.
Monsanto is in the 'wrong business', critic claims
The pesticide industry has had its day and companies like Monsanto are “in the wrong business” according to author and academic Raj Patel.
Brazilian poultry: Interview with UBABEF president
Francisco Turra, president of the Brazilian Poultry Association (UBABEF), talks to GlobalMeatNews about the state of the industry, exports, and the anti-dumping levy imposed in South Africa.
UK ingredients company gets halal certification
Meat ingredients specialist BHJ UK Protein Foods has secured halal certification for its SCANPRO Beef 95 functional protein ingredient.
Real Bread Campaign mounts anti-GM wheat pledge
The Real Bread Campaign has mounted an anti-GM wheat pledge in protest over genetically modified wheat trials by a research institute in the UK.
Sensory analysis data is vital for quality control and NPD
Knowing the figures behind sensory and texture analysis is just as important as sensory panels when it comes to quality control and new product development, according to one texture analysis expert.
Unilever aims to identify ancient plants with added nutritional value
A new scientific consortium led by Unilever aims to identify nutritionally valuable varieties of fruits and vegetables from the past, in order to produce natural health ingredients for the future, says the industry giant.
Chr Hansen shares jump 9% on strong H1 profits
First half EBIT profits for 2011-12 surged 19% to €83m at Chr Hansen as it shrugged off the effects of severe fluctuations in the price of red colorant carmine, and ongoing probiotic health claim uncertainty in Europe – its biggest yet most stagnant market.