Nestlé dragged into horse meat controversy
Nestlé has become the latest company to be dragged in to the horse meat scandal with the firm recalling two products due to traces of horse DNA.
Archives for February 19, 2013
Pea protein favored for starch based gluten-free bread: Study
Pea is the ‘most acceptable’ protein for starch based gluten-free bread, finds new research.
Think tank slams EU sugar regime
EU sugar quotas have created instability, a sugar producer “oligopoly” and have dealt a “harsh blow” to small-to-medium sized confectioners, according to an independent think tank.
Food recalls hit 2-year high in fourth quarter
Food recalls in the US hit a two year high in the fourth quarter, according to a report released by a consulting firm. That comes to an average of six recalls a day, affecting about 18.4 million products.
Underage US drinkers prefer Bud Light, Smirnoff, Budweiser: Study
Bud Light, Smirnoff malt beverages and Budweiser were the brands most widely consumed by by 1000+ underage US drinkers over a 30-day period, according to the authors of a new study who claim to be the first to assess nationwide data.
JK Sucralose confident of 50% growth in 2013 as demand for low/zero calorie options continues to surge
Leading Chinese sucralose producer JK Sucralose says it is confident its sales of the high intensity sweetener will grow 50% in 2013 as new capacity comes online and demand for zero or reduced sugar products continues to increase.
Special edition: New trends in weight management
Datamonitor: ‘Marketers are avoiding the word ‘diet’ like the plague’
While obesity in America has reached epidemic proportions, manufacturers seeking to help us battle the bulge are avoiding the word ‘diet’ like the plague; cutting sugar, fat and salt by stealth; and instead promoting more positive messages about food...
Subcontinent tastes
Its not just about the food
In the second article in a new a series examining Indian diets and health, our resident food columnist tells a personal tale of how he has seen his own diet change with the times.
Caffeine linked to low birth weight babies: Study
A high intake of caffeine during pregnancy may be linked to higher risks of low birth weight babies, according to new research.
EC cans EFSA fees plan over income, independence concerns
Charging the private sector for European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) work will not generate enough cash and compromise the agency’s independence, a European Commission working group has found.
Russia sees rapid fall in prices
Meat and poultry prices in Russia have fallen dramatically in the wake of the country’s accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO), producers’ unions have warned.
Stable Micro Systems boosts rice quality testing
Texture analysis specialist Stable Micro Systems has launched a rice extrusion rig conforming to the newly-released International Standard (ISO 11747) for rice testing.
Nestlé withdraws beef pasta products as horse DNA is found
Nestlé has removed beef pasta products from sale in Italy, Spain and France after horse DNA was found in them.
Danone to cut 900 European jobs to address downturn
Danone has announced plans to cut 900 jobs across 26 European countries in an effort to address “the lasting downturn of the European economy.”
More research needed on EDCs, says UN report
More research is needed on endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) to assess potential effects on health, according to a UN report.
Pasta partners: Princes eye European expansion with Italian pasta deal
UK food manufacturer Princes has signed a long-term partnership agreement with Italian pasta supplier Pastificio Guido Ferrara SPA in a bid to boost its European growth strategy.
Calorie labels are ‘wildly misleading’ claim experts
Calorie labels are misleading consumers by underestimating the energy content of processed foods and exaggerating that of raw ingredients, experts have warned.
HK bans northeast German poultry
Hong Kong has banned the import of all poultry products, including eggs, from certain German states with immediate effect.
Could multivitamins boost well-being and energy levels?
Daily consumption of a multivitamin may boost consumers’ perception of mood and energy levels, says a new study from Australia.
MEPs call for improved traceability of horsemeat
Members of the European Parliament’s public health and food safety committee asked last night for horsemeat supplies within the European Union (EU) to be subjected to better traceability requirements, because of the ongoing labelling scandal.
Kellogg recalls Special K Red Berries cereal in US due to possible glass fragments
The Kellogg Company has issued a voluntary recall in the US on three sizes of its Special K Red Berries cereal packs due to the possible presence of glass fragments.
Licence raj
Sources suggest Indian sugar deregulation is nearing reality
The fraught issue of government regulation on the Indian sugar industry might be on its way to a solution if a report in the Wall Street Journal is to be believed.
Campari buys back Appleton Rum US distributon rights for $20m
Campari America has agreed to pay $20m to Kobrand Corporation to secure the distribution rights to its recently acquired Appleton Rum brand portfolio in the US, and 'exploit the brand's potential in the key US market'.