BfR has one substance – one assessment view on EDCs
A one substance – one assessment principle around endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDC) has been muted by Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR).
Archives for March 27, 2013
Research: Organic diet improves health outcomes ... in fruit flies
Fruit flies fed an organic diet have significantly better health outcomes than flies fed a non-organic diet, according to new research on the potential benefits of organic food.
FDA issues draft guidance on ciguatera fish poisoning risk
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued guidance recommending certain seafood processors take steps to minimise risk of ciguatera fish poisoning (CFP).
Brazilian poultry plants cleared for exports to Russia
Two poultry meat exporters in the Brazilian state of Paraná have been approved for export to Russia.
We eat with our eyes: Flavor perception strongly influenced by food color, says DDW
An informal taste test with two dozen students conducted by colors expert DD Williamson underlines just how strongly our perceptions of flavor are influenced by color.
CHILDREN'S FOOD CAMPAIGN SLAMS 'EVER ACCOMMODATING ASA'
ASA-OK with us! Nestlé escapes Nesquik rap on ‘poor nutritional habits’ claim
Nestlé milkshake brand Nesquik has escaped UK Advertising Standards Authority censure after viewers of a TV ad alleged that it encouraged ‘poor nutritional habits’ among children, but the Children's Food Campaign slammed the 'ever-accommodating ASA'.
Peanut butter ‘the rising star’ in UK sweet spreads market – Mintel
The UK is demonstrating a healthy appetite for peanut butter as sales for the nutty spread have grown 20% in the last two years while jam sales have remained flat, according to market analysts Mintel.
Atria reports net sales rise
Finnish food company Atria has announced a net sales increase to €1,343.6m in its trade report for 2012.
Survey highlights food safety concerns
Consumers were most uneasy about animal cloning, genetic modification, irradiation, and nanotechnology among the new technologies used by the food industry, according to UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) survey results.
Protein-rich breakfast prevents 'unhealthy snacking' later: Study
A protein-rich breakfast can significantly improve appetite control and help to reduce unhealthy snacking in the evening, new research says.
‘We take this matter very seriously’: Carlsberg admits German cartel probe involvement
Carlsberg has confirmed to BeverageDaily.com that it is under scrutiny as part of a wider, ongoing investigation by the German Federal Cartel Office, which also includes AB InBev.
Inaugural Food Vision heralded as success by global food industry – organisers commit to return in 2014
Following a highly successful inaugural summit last week, organisers William Reed Business Media have confirmed that Food Vision will become an annual event, returning to Cannes, France, in March 2014.