FDA steps up food-import oversight
The US Food and Drug Administration has proposed two new rules tightening requirements for food processing firms exporting to America.
Archives for July 29, 2013
Horsmeat fiasco continues to have impact in Ireland
The horsemeat scandal continues to have an impact on consumer purchasing habits in Ireland, and has dented consumer confidence in the food industry, according to new research released by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI).
Is azuki the next big bean?
The azuki bean, also known as adzuki and aduki, is more commonly found in Japanese kitchens, yet has recently been creeping into the European culinary consciousness. With its high nutritional value and gluten-free potential, could it be the next big...
First test-tube burger to be unveiled
A Dutch scientist will serve up the world’s first test-tube burger in London next month.
Stevia without plants? We won’t rule it out – but it’s not what consumers want right now, says PureCircle
Stevia sweeteners can now be developed through fermentation – rather than extraction from stevia plants – but it is the plant-based message that is most important to consumers, according to (plant-derived) stevia supplier PureCircle.
EC launches study to assess impact of proposed milk origin labelling
The European Commission (EC) has issued a call for tenders for a study on the impact of proposed legislation that would make origin labelling on milk and milk used as an ingredient in dairy products mandatory.
Emerging technologies may improve our 'fragmented' knowledge of allergens
Emerging technologies could help expose more detailed allergen profiles of food and food ingredients than have previously been possible, suggest researchers.
WILD invests in booming Brazilian beverage market with equity stake in Amazon Flavors
WILD Flavors GmbH has become a shareholder in Amazon Flavors giving the company increased access to the booming Brazilian beverage market.
Horse meat scandal dented Irish trust in food supply, finds FSAI
The discovery of horse meat in a range of ‘beef’ products in the European Union earlier this year has had a major impact on Irish consumers’ trust in the food industry, according to research commissioned by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI).