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
Smithfield sale raises concerns over US food security
Members of the US Senate Agriculture Committee have called on the government to include food supply and safety experts in the review of the sale of pork processor Smithfield to Chinese company Shuanghui.
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.
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...
COULD FIGHT POSE FUTURE PROBLEMS FOR $7.76BN US JV MILLER COORS?
Molson Coors draws first blood in Canada court spat with SAB Miller
SAB Miller is disappointed by yesterday’s interim court injunction that stops it terminating its Canadian License Agreement with Molson Coors, and one City analyst warns that the spat could be a symptom of broader tensions between the two brewing giants,...
Natural & Clean Label Trends 2013: Who's driving the agenda? From Simple Truth to Open Nature…
USDA certified organic on a food label means something concrete. ‘Natural’ or ‘clean label’ mean something rather more fluid. But while the stream of lawsuits over ‘natural’ claims suggests more clarity is needed - particularly on GMOs - some general...
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.
MILLING & GRAINS
Deaths and injuries in grains handling ‘too frequent’, says US OSHA
Cases of death and injury in the US grains handling sector are too frequent and could be prevented, says the US Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
Market gap for caffeine-free energy gums, claims Vitaball
US firm Vitaball is gearing up to launch a caffeine-free energy tablet gum and gum ball that it claims gives it a distinct market position over its competitors.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Big Interview
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.