Archives for March 22, 2013

Sustainable supply seen as emerging future risk for food companies

Food safety, quality and financial issues are considered the top three risks to business for most food companies, but sustainable supply is emerging as a growing area of concern, according to a new survey from DNV Business Assurance.

Russia to restrict meat imports from Canada and Mexico

Russian veterinary watchdog Rosselkhoznadzor has warned that it might soon update the list of possible meat suppliers from Mexico and Canada, excluding all companies that could possibly export meat with the forbidden feed additive ractopamine.

Spanish group campaigns for BPA ban in food contact materials

A Spanish non-profit health organisation has called for the country to draft legislation that bans bisphenol A (BPA) in food contact materials.

Organic brands with ‘hero’ status excelling in UK, says Soil Association

The UK organic food sector remained flat in 2012, but branded goods enjoyed a sales boost as supermarkets shrank their organic private label portfolios, according to the Soil Association.

Unilever and Eurofins join global experts in worlds biggest food allergy study

The world's biggest study of food allergies will see global experts and industry leaders including Unilever and Eurofins join forces to produce develop new standards and processes for allergen management in food production.

SNAXPO 2013: 5 MINUTES WITH INGREDIENTS EXPERTS

Snack formulation challenges: Hot tastes at a good price with a dash of health

Hot and spicy, mac ‘n’ cheese, natural, healthy, clean label and cheap are just a handful of the demands ingredients firms face when developing snack seasonings, Kerry Ingredients & Flavors says.