Eagle swoops on meat quality analysis
Eagle Product Inspection is poised to launch meat quality analysis tools it hopes will help food processors crack down on contamination and lack of traceability in the supply chain.
Archives for March 20, 2013
Standardised CSR guidelines drive credibility: EC report
CSR – corporate social responsibility – is becoming increasingly coherent across the globe due to greater uptake of internationally recognised standards, according to a new European Commission report.
Hershey defends commitment on sustainable cocoa
Hershey has called attacks on its text messaging tips for farmers program CocoaLink “disingenuous” after a group of NGOs questioned the effectiveness of the project.
Hostess latest: United States Bakery wins Sweetheart, Eddy’s, brands; Flowers to take brands to new areas
United States Bakery has won the auction for the Sweetheart, Eddy’s, Standish Farms and Grandma Emilie’s brands as part of the sell off of chunks of the Hostess Brands empire.
Russia finds horse DNA in more sausages
Russian veterinary watchdog Rosselkhoznadzor has found horsemeat in sausages from two more Russian meat producers – Mortadel Company and the Klin meat processing plant.
Russia plans to reinstate imported pork duties
Russia is planning to re-introduce duties on pork imports to protect national industry, Russian Agriculture Minister Nikolai Fedorov said at a recent meeting of the Russian Parliament (State Duma).
CFIA suspends licence of firm linked to Clostridium botulinum recall
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has suspended the licence of a company linked to an outbreak of Clostridium botulinum in bar clams.
Packaging affects potato chip taste: Study
A new study, which reveals how potato chip packaging affects taste, will help brand owners tailor their products to consumer preference, says author Professor Charles Spence.
DuPont joins Israel-based R&D framework
DuPont has joined an Israel-based framework designed to spark collaboration with Israeli start-up companies.
Texture and fullness: The psychology of satiety
Texture is important for the liking of a food, but it also offers valuable clues to our expected feelings of fullness. Now experts believe that subtle alterations in food texture can trick us into feeling fuller for longer.
New EU-backed project takes aim at diet and disease
A new European Union backed project will to optimise research into diet and health by pulling together scientists and research tools in order to make realistic recommendations in the area.
Horsemeat: what are the long term impacts?
As the horsemeat scandal continues to spread across Europe and beyond, Simone Baroke, an analyst for Euromonitor, looks at the possible long term impacts.
Cambodia and Taiwan tackle bird flu outbreaks
The Cambodian and Taiwanese governments have both claimed successes in their efforts to stamp out recent bird flu outbreaks.
PS supplements show ADHD benefits in children: RCT data
Children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may benefit from daily supplements of phosphatidylserine (PS), according to a new study from an international team of researchers.
BUT MAJOR BRANDS CEO INSISTS ON FIRM'S 'OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE'
Diageo sues Missouri distributor Major Brands for ‘unacceptable’ performance
Diageo is suing its principal Missouri wines and spirits distributor Major Brands, alleging ‘unacceptable’ performance, but Major CEO Susan McCollum insists her firm has a long record of 'outstanding performance' with the drink's giant's brands.
Big Interview: Terry Howell, director of business development, Suntava
The color purple: Suntava launches mission to elevate purple corn to superfood status
Purple is hot (well, so says Dr Oz). From purple carrots, potatoes, tomatoes and cauliflower to blackberries, grapes, blueberries and cabbage, a deep purple hue is usually a good sign that fruits and veg contain a healthy dose of beneficial phytonutrients.