EFSA recommends reduction in BSE testing
A new report from The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has recommended that the testing of healthy livestock for Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) is unnecessary in eight EU member states.
Archives for October 21, 2012
Show us the data: EFSA urges Séralini
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has again urged the researchers behind a recent study linking GM maize to tumours in rats to provide the full research data – after the regulator released its data relating to safety evaluations.
New GM testing tool aims to help GM labelling enforcement
Better enforcement of GM labelling laws could be just around the corner thanks a new faster and more accurate technique to test for genetically modified products in foods, suggest researchers.
Dispatch from IPA 2012
Agropole science park supports eco-friendly factories
The development of eco-friendly production at the Agropole science park is the keynote event of the IPA 2012 trade show, which is running alongside Sial 2012 at Paris-Nord Villepinte exhibition centre.
Livestock intensification damaging to food security, claims CIWF
Intensification of livestock farming is actually damaging, rather than improving, world food security, according to a new report from UK charity Compassion in World Farming (CIWF).
Dispatches from the Whole Grains on Every Plate conference
Gluten-free myth busting: There is no biomarker for gluten sensitivity, says researcher
One of the liveliest sessions at last week’s Whole Grains on Every Plate conference in San Antonio was a myth-busting presentation from Pamela Cureton, clinical research dietitian at the Center for Celiac Research.
Natra profits rise after cocoa price letup
Spanish chocolate and cocoa processor Natra has more than doubled its operating profit in its ninth-month results helped by relaxing cocoa prices, North American expansion and a shift to value added products.
‘Connect the dots globally’ for local stevia launches, says PureCircle
Stevia-sweetened products have been rolled out across the globe over the past few years, meaning that new product developers now have access to a whole world of learning opportunities, according to PureCircle.
Record prices hike projected in Ukraine
Meat prices in Ukraine are expected to grow to record levels by 2013, as a result of a fall of key production this year, an increase in the cost of feed, as well as in political factors, according to the Ukrainian meat industry experts
NZ gets lactose-free fresh cow’s milk
Lactose-intolerant New Zealanders are now able to consume fresh cow’s milk for the first time with the launch of a new product on the market.
Dispatch from Sial 2012
A future without packaging beckons
The food industry could be approaching a time when packaging will be completely eliminated from the supply chain, according to Olivia Milan-Grobois, business unit director, Sial Group.
Nordic countries pinpoint vegetables as likely driver in foodborne illness outbreak rise
Vegetables and vegetable products have been voted as the most likely driver of an increase in foodborne illness outbreaks, according to a Nordic survey.