Four million Canadians affected annually by foodborne illness, finds study
One in eight Canadians suffer from some form of foodborne illness every year, according to a study published this week.
Archives for May 12, 2013
IFFA 2013: Interview with director of brand management, Ina Stoltze
Globalmeatnews.com spoke to IFFA 2013 director of brand management, Ina Stoltze, about this year's show and what it said about the health of the global meat industry, as well as plans for IFFA 2016.
EFSA postpones deadline for aspartame safety review
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the European Commission have said they will extend the timeframe for the re-evaluation of aspartame to allow time to consider and address feedback.
German consumers ‘irritated’ by horsemeat scandal
The horsemeat scandal has been described as an irritation to German consumers by the Federation of German Meat Industry (BVDF).
RSPCA Australia repeats call for ban on live exports
The Australian RSPCA has renewed calls to ban the live export trade following allegations of cruelty to Australian livestock in Egpyt and Malaysia.
Mengniu to become 'single largest' shareholder of China Modern Dairy through deal
Mengniu has entered into an agreement that will see it become the single largest shareholder of China’s biggest raw milk producer, China Modern Dairy.
EU health claims evolution: A submission rethink
Now that the dust has settled on the health claims submission process we should all be very clear on the rules of engagement. Well kind of, says Nigel Baldwin, chief consultant in Intertek’s European office.
Horse meat scandal boosts UK organic sales
UK year on year sales of organic food have increased for the first time since 2009, according to new figures from Kantar Worldpanel - an increase that the Soil Association has said was partly due to the horse meat scandal.
Neogen’s Soleris yeast and mould test now AOAC approved
Neogen’s yeast and mould test has been given AOAC Research Institute approval.
Visit us at Vitafoods Europe 2013 this week
Europe’s biggest healthy foods, ingredients and supplements expo and conference kicks off tomorrow in Geneva.
IFFA 2013
Multivac claims to buck packaging decline
A global player in the packaging sector said it was bucking the general trend and reporting solid growth and was now expanding operations out of its traditional heartland, its leaders informed visitors to the IFFA trade fair in Frankfurt.
New data proves once again that voluntary approaches to sodium reduction are not working, says CSPI
A new analysis of sodium levels in 480 packaged and restaurant foods over the period 2005-2011 provides further evidence that voluntary approaches to sodium reduction have not delivered the across-the-board reductions required to meet government targets.
Cocoa processing migrating to origin, says ADM
Cocoa processing is increasingly moving to origin countries, particularly those in regions where chocolate consumption is rising such as Brazil and Indonesia, according to ADM Cocoa’s head of innovation.
The American diet: One continuous snack? And why more people skip lunch than breakfast
The percentage of energy derived from snacks in the American diet has increased from 12% in the late 1970s to 24% in 2009/10 as more people graze throughout the day rather than sitting down to three square meals, according to analysis of National Health...
Heineken follows Carlsberg into Burma with $60m brewery build
Heineken has signed a JV to produce and sell Heineken beers in Burma (Myanmar), and plans to build a $60m brewery there, following Carlsberg, Coke and Pepsi into the country.
Research
Energy drinks adding fizz to buoyant Asian beverage market
Even though energy drinks forms the smallest category of soft drink consumption in Asia, one industry research company has hailed it as the most dynamic.
Probiotics
BioGaia signs new distribution channels in the Far East
Probiotic developer BioGaia has signed two major agreements to give the exclusive rights to its ProTectis baby drops and ProTectis and Gastrus tablets through retail pharmacy channels in China and South Korea.
Bouman: Don’t just ban pesticides, find other ways to protect rice
In the wake of the European Commission’s announcement that it will adopt a proposal to restrict the use of three pesticides belonging to the neonicotinoid family, rice research guru Bas Bouman has called for Asia to take different approaches, including...
Australia red meat exports to MENA soar
Australia recorded record red meat exports to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) last month, according to the latest figures from Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA).
Trimming the fat: For a better memory avoid sat fats, meat and dairy and increase omega-3
Avoiding saturated fat, meat and dairy, whilst increasing the intake of omega-3 may be linked to better preservation of memory functions, say researchers.
IFFA 2013
Marel takes poultry technology into pork
Adapting technology used in the poultry sector could help save costs and labour in the pork processing market, according to an equipment manufacturer.
EFSA lowers phenol TDI
The tolerable daily intake (TDI) for phenol has been cut to 0.5 milligrams per kilogram (mg/kg) body weight (bw) per day from 1.5mg/kg bw/day, according to a European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) scientific opinion.
Post strengthens natural offerings with Hearthside buy
A second acquisition will further strengthen Post Holding’s position in the high-growth natural cereal segment, its CEO says.