EFSA proposes improvements to existing meat inspection methods
Improvements to existing practices for the inspection of meat across Europe have been proposed by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
Archives for June 27, 2013
UK red meat body asks government for help with Russia
UK beef and lamb levy body Eblex has called on the government for its “urgent” assistance in resolving market access issues in Russia.
Food prices higher in Norway than anywhere else in Europe
Food is more expensive in Scandinavia and Switzerland than anywhere else in Europe – with Norway topping the list, according to new data from Eurostat.
Analysis: GrainCorp takeover
All deals destined to go ahead as Australia surveys new Asian age
Now the ACCC, Australia’s anti-trust commission, has given the green light to ADM’s proposed acquisition of GrainCorp, foreign interests will control all major grain handling facilities and grain ports in Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia and...
ConAgra hails ‘important turning point’ as organic volumes in consumer foods rise for first time in two years
Organic volumes in ConAgra Foods’ Consumer Foods segment rose 3% in the last quarter, marking an “important turning point” after more than two years of negative growth, said CEO Gary Rodkin yesterday.
Green tea shows benefits for blood sugar management: Meta-analysis
Consuming green tea may improve blood sugar management, according to a meta-analysis of 17 randomized clinical trials.
Nestlé to expand frozen & chilled R&D facility at Solon, OH, with $53m investment
Nestlé is pumping $53m into a new R&D facility in Solon in northern Ohio, that will be dedicated to frozen and chilled foods and serve Nestle's businesses worldwide.
EFSA publishes meat inspection analysis
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has completed its analysis of the health risks posed by meat, which will form the basis for the modernisation of meat inspection across the EU.
European sports nutrition sector calls for end to 'decade-long regulatory limbo'
The European Specialist Sports Nutrition Alliance (ESSNA) says there is no need for separate sports products regulation as general food law is sufficient, ahead of a European Commission report on the matter due within two years.
Significant salt reduction won’t affect safety in broths and ready meals, say researchers
Significant salt reduction is possible in most broths and ready meals without affecting microbial safety, according to a new study published in the Journal of Food Safety.
Label-friendly ingredient controls pathogens in meats
Kemin has released BactoCEASE NV, designed to give meat and poultry processors a label-friendly ingredient to arrest Listeria monocytogenes and other foodborne pathogens in meat and poultry processing facilities.
EU study shows low risk of listeria in cooked meats
An EU-wide survey on listeria monocytogenes in ready-to-eat foods has found that cooked meat products carry a relatively low risk of contamination, according to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
Contaminants in food may worsen metabolic problems of obesity: Mouse study
Food contaminants including dioxin, PCB, and BPA may increase the risks of obesity by worsening metabolic responses, warn researchers.
Weighing up the possibilities: Cutting calories in chocolate through fat reduction
The global reduced fat chocolate category is set for 13.4% sales growth this year. We ask how chocolate makers can formulate to get a piece of the action.
Canadian research projects targets listeria
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has partnered with two other organisations to support a $1.4m genomics research project to eliminate listeria from the food supply.
DuPont unveils innovation center in Johnston, Iowa, focused on food and agriculture
DuPont has opened an innovation center in Johnston, Iowa, where its scientists can collaborate with customers and other partners on everything from addressing global food security and next generation high-oleic soybean varieties to the latest...
Study links eating high-GI carbs to stimulation of addiction center in brain
Foods high on the glycemic index, such as highly processed carbohydrates found in white flour, can cause excess hunger and stimulate brain regions involved in reward and cravings, according to research conducted by a team at Boston Children's...