EHL introduces organic smoked Spanish paprika to UK range
EHL Ingredients has added organic smoked Spanish paprika to its product range in the UK, on the back of increased interest in Spanish-style tapas dishes.
Archives for June 19, 2013
EC to extend food safety inspection charges
Food processors could face soaring costs for official inspections as a consequence of the European Commission’s (EC’s) attempt to standardise ‘official controls’ governing food safety regulation across the EU.
‘Snowball effect’ sees English wines shake off unfavorable reputation
Mintel senior drinks analyst Chris Wisson predicts that English wine sales could exceed £50m ($77m) within a few years, as product quality continually improves and unfair perceptions of inferiority diminish.
Japan calls for more GMO info before lifting US wheat ban
Japan will not lift its ban on US Western White wheat imports until the American government provides detailed information on the extent of unauthorized genetically modified wheat found in Oregon, a government official says.
Kellogg under fire over ‘made with real fruit’ claims on Super Mario snacks
Kellogg has been hit with a deceptive advertising lawsuit over ‘made with real fruit’ claims on its Super Mario fruit snacks, three years after being rapped over the knuckles by an industry ad watchdog over similar claims on Pop Tarts.
Tequila pact could make China the world’s second biggest importer
As countries queue by the score to do business with China, the recent trade deal with Mexico might have missed the radar outside the respective countries.
Commodities
India rushes to export more of its vast wheat stock before rot sets in
With a quarter of the world’s harvested wheat stockpiled, and much of it a candidate for wastage, India is now considering adding a further 2m tonnes of the crop for export.
‘Big beverage interest shows we’re onto something’: Oatworks CEO
Wellness Works CEO David Peters tells BeverageDaily.com that the NYC firm has attracted interest from major firms in its healthy Oatworks smoothie brand, and says this shows the potential of the novel oat beta glucan-based beverage.
You can't play chicken with Campylobacter: Dutch RIVM suggests critical levels
A government research institute in The Netherlands says that setting critical limits for the presence of Campylobacter bacteria on chicken meat of 1000 cfu per gram would reduce human disease cases by two thirds, although it may cost the poultry industry...
Special edition: All-natural: How clean is your label?
Natural flavors: Consumer purchasing habits don’t always reflect their preferences, but natural flavors are still growing
Consumer preference for natural flavors - seen in market research data – does not always translate into product purchasing, but the future still looks very rosy for natural flavors, say industry experts.
Social media: The B2B money maker?
Social media is an extremely powerful brand-building tool that engages consumers, but it can also be a platform for strong business relationships and revenue generation, an expert says.
Green groups oppose MP’s call for GM
Environmental groups have rejected UK politicians’ calls for a greater adoption of GM technology in order to feed the world’s growing population.
Europe risks being left behind on GM technology, says UK minister
Europe risks being left behind the rest of the world unless it adopts genetically modified (GM) crops, the UK environment minister Owen Paterson is expected to say this morning.
Crop yield trends insufficient to feed the world in 2050: Study
Several studies have suggested that global food production needs to double by 2050 if we are to feed a growing population – but this will not be possible if current trends continue, according to new research.
CFIA lays down law as it suspends operations of two food firms
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has stretched its regulatory muscle through suspending the licence of two firms.
Russia resumes exports to Georgia
By mid-July, Russia will be entitled to restart exports of meat products to Georgia. The agreement was reached on 18 June during bilateral negotiations between the two countries, which will resume trade relations for the first time since the war in 2008,...
‘Clear labelling’ can address chia oil allergy concerns: UK FSA
Chia oil can safely enter EU markets for the first time as long as potential allergenic effects are labelled, the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has concluded in a draft EU novel foods opinion.
60-second interview: Rohit Tibrewala, CEO, Roha, North America
ROHA on natural colors: ‘It’s a race to reduce cost and increase stability’
As part of FoodNavigator-USA’s probe into clean labels ahead of our June 26 Natural & Clean Label Trends 2013 online event, Elaine Watson caught up with Rohit Tibrewala CEO, Roha, North America, to talk natural colors…
STRAWBERRY VERSION OF 'APPLE ALE' DUE FOR US LAUNCH THIS FALL
‘Flavored alcohol is on fire’, MillerCoors CMO on new Redd’s Apple Ale strawberry launch
Miller Coors says it plans to launch a strawberry version of Redd’s Apple Ale in the US this Fall, with one top company executive noting that flavoured alcohol and malt-flavored beverages are ‘on fire’ as a category.
Growth in Asian demand is sweet reward for NZ’s fruit exports
New Zealand’s Economic Development Ministry has released a report that suggests the country is on the way to becoming a major fresh fruit supplier to new markets in Asia.
AMA proposes ban on marketing of energy drinks to kids, but ABA says resolution is 'fraught with inaccuracies'
In two high-profile votes at the American Medical Association’s annual meeting in Chicago, delegates officially recognized obesity as a disease, and called for a ban on the marketing of energy drinks to under 18s.