Roadmap navigates FDA label changes
Food Label Compass, a joint project by FoodMinds, Nutrition Impact and EAS Consulting Group, helps food firms navigate sweeping changes to US labeling requirements.
Archives for November 21, 2013
CFIA takes action against Quebec firm
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has suspended the operating licence of Salaison Levesque for failing to put in place required measures to ensure safe production of meat products.
Farmers march on Canberra to question Saputo's foreign ‘advantage’
Dairy leaders from the Australian state of Victoria have descended on Canberra to petition lawmakers for a more “level playing field” as the local industry fights against foreign imports and corporations.
Amount of food recalled by FDA doubles in quarter
More than double the units of food was recalled by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) from the previous quarter, according to ExpertRECALL figures.
Report predicts impending boom in Indian additives market
Changing lifestyles in India have spawned a growing market for processed and packaged convenience foods that is driving the swift rise of additives, according to a new analysis by Frost and Sullivan.
Native Brazilian fruit holds snack bar promise: Study
The marolo fruit should be used in flour form for snack bars because of its powerful nutritional properties and ability to improve taste and quality, researchers say.
A tale of two reports: HSBC and EIA clash on palm oil investment ethics
HSBC has said that despite challenges market tides deciding the sustainability of the palm oil industry are changing - although an environmental group has published a damning report of the bank’s investment practices.
Study rekindles debate over widespread use of phosphorus additives in food
A new study showing a correlation between high dietary phosphorus intakes and increased all-cause mortality has reignited the debate over the extensive use of phosphorus additives in packaged foods.
Russia could lose status as a major meat importer
Russia’s consistent reduction in meat imports, due to state policies, could see it lose its status as one of the world’s major meat importers in the next couple of years, experts have predicted.
EU lifts ban on Romanian pork
Romania will be allowed to export pork meat to the European Union (EU) from all of its commercial pig holdings from New Year’s Day (2014), the country’s National Sanitary Veterinary and Food Safety Authority (ANSVSA) has announced.
Burton’s Biscuits needs shopping spree to stay competitive, says analyst
Burton’s Biscuits’ new owners may need to look at mergers and acquisition to grow in an increasingly competitive biscuit market, according to an analyst from Mintel.
Australian beef exporters concerned over Russia lifting US beef ban
Australian beef exporters are nervous about a decision by the Russian government – confirmed directly to Globalmeatnews.com – that it is planning to lift the existing ban on imports of US beef.
Dispatches from FiE 2013
Mars: Chocolate fat reduction challenge in EU
The chocolate industry can only go so far to reduce fat in the EU, says Mars R&D manager, meaning portion size is the only current option.
General Mills expects US yogurt business to return to growth in 2014
General Mills says it expects its US yogurt business to return to growth in 2014.
JM Smucker: FDA crackdown on trans fats will not impact our business
Crisco oil maker JM Smucker says the FDA’s proposal to look again at the GRAS status of partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) in a bid to eradicate artificial trans fats will not materially impact its business.
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Carbery link 'enabled us to become experts' in sports nutrition flavoring: Synergy
Synergy's close working relationship with its parent company, Irish whey protein manufacturer Carbery, has enabled it to become an "expert” in developing flavor profiles ideal for sports nutrition products, the company's commercial director for Europe...
FoodNavigator at FIE: Team round-up - day two
FoodNavigator reporters joined 1000s scouring the show floor from the moment Europe’s biggest food ingredients show opened on Tuesday.
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New ingredient developments 'start with the consumer': Arla
In response to ever-increasing demand for value-added dairy products, ingredient suppliers have been forced to refresh the way they develop and market their products, Arla Foods Ingredients told DairyReporter.com.