Stronger EU controls set to benefit meat trade with third countries
New proposals aimed at strengthening EU food controls will allow Europe to further its international role in the trade of meat and other food.
Archives for June 20, 2013
Special edition: All-natural: How clean is your label?
Natural preservatives pack efficacy, marketing punch
The term ‘natural’ has been used to mean so many things that it means less all the time, except as a starting point for class action lawsuits. But tell consumers you’re getting rid of artificial preservatives and you’ve telling them something...
European trade organisations ‘deeply concerned’ by UK traffic light labelling
The Italian food industry has said it is deeply concerned by the UK government’s decision to recommend traffic light colour coding as part of its front-of-pack nutrition labelling programme, saying that it is not based on sound science.
EU project analyses genetic resistance to disease in livestock
A European Union (EU) funded research project called Quantomics has been investigating the hereditary information of cattle and chicken to discover the genes that make them more resistant to diseases and infections.
ADM in talks to sell cocoa business
The Archer Daniels Midland Company is holding discussions to sell its cocoa ingredients business - a business unit that saw profits plunge 24% last year.
Spanish bakery sector up as industry adapts
Spain’s bakery sector has grown thanks to efforts by industry to adapt to the changing needs of consumers, the country’s industry association says.
Nu-Tek brings tabletop sea salt replacer to Europe
Industrial use of Nu-Tek’s salt replacer has soared in Europe, prompting a strategy to roll out its tabletop version in major European retailers.
Nestlé: ‘Our animal testing has nothing to do with superfoods or health claims’
Nestlé has defended its animal testing practices against a damning report that said large food companies were unnecessarily using animals to test functional food health benefits to save time and money.
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Food ingredients industry is well-placed to improve sustainability, says DSM
The food ingredients industry has an opportunity – and an obligation – to improve sustainability in the food supply chain, according to president of DSM Food Specialties Hans Christian Ambjerg.
Novel tech targets foodborne pathogen detection
Microbial pathogens remain the main factor of food poisoning ahead of chemical toxins in China, according to a study.
FVO director on new EU food inspection proposals
Globalmeatnews.com spoke to director of the Food and Veterinary Office at the European Commission, Michael Scannell, about the proposed changes to EU food controls, which could see all food businesses asked to front costs for official inspections.