Aflatoxins levels in cereals across Europe within limits, finds EFSA report
Levels of potentially toxic aflatoxins in cereals and processed cereal products across Europe are, on the whole, within safety limits, according to new data from EFSA.
Archives for March 26, 2013
BIG INTERVIEW - CHEWING OVER SNACK CHALLENGES WITH THE SFA
Global obesity: ‘We want to be part of the solution, not the problem’, says SFA president
The president of the Snack Food Association (SFA) acknowledged that there are concerns about the snack industry’s role in global obesity but said healthy product development and clear communication on nutrition is top of the agenda for manufacturers.
Special edition: New trends in heart healthy foods
US sales of heart-friendly foods and beverages have grown 22% since 2007, says Euromonitor International
US sales of foods and beverages marketed on a cardiovascular health platform grew by 22% in the period 2007-2012 to top $3.1bn in 2012, according to Euromonitor International.
Canadian meat bodies welcome Budget proposals
Canada’s meat industry has welcomed government proposals laid out in the Federal Budget 2013, claiming they will help improve the competitiveness of Canadian meat and livestock on the global market.
Animal welfare failings at Australian port
A review into operations at one of Australia’s main live export ports has found a number of failings that could compromise animal welfare.
Indonesian officials warn minimum wage could cost drinks jobs
Officials in Indonesia have warned that several industries in the country, including the beverage industry, could be damaged if the proposed minimum wage increase is not delayed.
More investment needed in India's processed meat sector
Hygiene, quality and food safety will drive the sale of processed meat and poultry in India, but significant investment is required before these standards are achieved, an international conference on ‘Technology in Indian Food Processing Industry’ was...
India’s new product development in packaged rice doubled in 2 years
Mintel has reported that India leads the way in the Asia-Pacific packaged rice market, with the country’s development in new products more than doubling over the last two years.
European Food Visions
Fragmentation, regulation, recession: Breaking Europe’s innovation breakdown
The Swedish government is backing a project to tackle what the partners say is a European food industry innovation blockade that has infiltrated the biggest companies at the very highest levels.
Natural seasoning can prevent charred-meat carcinogens
A new study has found that natural seasonings like cinnamon, pineapple and green tea can significantly reduce the formation of cancer causing substances in well cooked meats.
Asian tastes
Interview: How flavours of Asia differ between markets
FoodNavigator-Asia reported this week that New Zealand’s Taura Natural Ingredients is getting ready to launch a new range of concentrated fruit pieces for bakery and food service operators in Asia.
Increased NZ-US dairy trade would be ‘damaging’ to US sector without reforms - farming coalition
Increasing Fonterra-dominated New Zealand’s access to the US dairy sector through on-going Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Free Trade talks would be “damaging” to producers and processors in the country, a coalition of farmer organisations has claimed.
Seafood safety on agenda for EU project
An EU project is aiming to assess the contamination risks for seafood from the marine environment and potential affects on human health.
FAO chief praises moves toward local ‘small-scale’ production
Small-scale producers, local production and moves towards the use of traditional crops all have a major role in reducing global hunger, says FAO director-general José Graziano da Silva.
NTC: ‘We have a unique, sustainable and cost effective solution to mask stevia’s licorice taste’
Geneva-based Natural Taste Consulting (NTC) has developed a ‘unique, sustainable and cost effective’ solution to significantly reduce the undesired licorice taste of stevia extracts, and bring the taste closer to sugar.
OIE warns of anthrax outbreak in Benin cattle
The Benin government has imposed cattle movement controls after reporting an outbreak of anthrax amongst cows in the north-west corner of the west African country, near the Togo border.
Sugary soda linked to 180,000 deaths globally each year
Sugar-sweetened sodas, sports drinks and fruit drinks may be associated with about 180,000 deaths around the world each year, according to research.
Coca-Cola: ‘A third of beverage industry growth could come from disruptive brands in categories that do not exist today’
A large chunk of the growth in the beverage category in North America over the next decade will come from products in categories that do not even exist today, predicts Coca-Cola’s Venturing & Emerging Brands (VEB) team.
Amul chief issues demands to trade minister over EU dairy negotiation
The head of India’s biggest dairy co-operative has called on the commerce minister to stand up for the country during ongoing discussions with the European Union over a proposed free-trade agreement.