Human factors main reasons for foodborne illness in China, says review
Human factors were the underlying causes of contamination and foodborne illness according to a review of incidents over a decade in China.
Archives for February 5, 2013
NEWS IN BRIEF
Chr. Hansen appoints de Jong as CEO, Frederiksen steps down
Chr. Hansen has appointed Cees de Jong as its new CEO, as Lars Frederiksen steps down from his post after eight years as CEO and 33 years with the company.
Beneo expands distribution with Alsiano
Beneo has expanded its distribution agreement with Alsiano to include Sweden and additional products in Denmark.
Industry partners develop certified sustainable coconut oil programme
BASF, Cargill and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) have partnered to develop a certified sustainable coconut oil supply chain.
Zambeef sells stake in chicken business
Zambeef, one of the largest agribusinesses in Zambia, has sold a 49% stake in Zam Chick to the South African-based chicken processing company Rainbow Chicken for US$14.25m as part of a “strategic partnership”.
Researchers aim to debunk common obesity myths
Most people trying to lose weight will have heard that they should aim for a gradual loss in order to avoid regaining weight, and that they should not skip breakfast – but these commonly held beliefs have not been proven, according to a new paper in...
British meat industry to introduce DNA testing
Some in the British meat industry are set to introduce DNA testing on meat products to reassure consumers in the wake of the horse meat contamination scandal.
Citral beats oregano as antimicrobial agent in active packaging
Using citral is better than oregano essential oil (OEO) as an active agent on ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH) coated polypropylene (PP) film at reducing microorganisms on salad, according to research.
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Convenience, shelf-life and health: Gourmet fruit range plugs all, says Taura
Taura Natural Ingredients’ newly launched gourmet fruit inclusion range plugs convenience, shelf-life and health for the artisanal baker, its marketing manager says.
Heineken silent on Finnish sale tattle but confirms JP Morgan strategic review link
Heineken has confirmed to BeverageDaily.com that it is working with JP Morgan as it begins a strategic review of its Finnish business, and PepsiCo licensee, Hartwall but refused to comment on rumors of a potential $788m sale.
US-Russia trade disputes: a view from exporters
Globalmeatnews.com talks to Phillip Seng, president and CEO of the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF), about the difficulties that the US is facing when it comes to exporting meat to Russia.