FSIS Salmonella plan: Reduction of 4k illnesses per year
A Salmonella action plan on how to address the problem in meat and poultry products is predicted to reduce the number of illnesses per year by more than 4,000.
Archives for December 5, 2013
Novel tech targets mycotoxins in food
An EU project is to develop a novel technology to detect mycotoxins in foods and liquid foodstuffs.
Tooth-friendly candy promise with novel probiotic, says BASF-backed study
A short-term pilot study claims that a lactic acid bacterium holds potential for use in sugar-free candies to reduce the risk of dental caries.
UK firm seeks novel food approval for chia seeds
The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has asked for views on Nutrisure Ltd's application of standard equivalence for chia seeds grown in South America.
Commission defends nomination of industry experts for EFSA management board
The European Commission has defended its decision to nominate four food industry experts to EFSA’s managing board, saying that EFSA’s founding regulation states four out of the 14 board members should represent “consumers and other interests in the food...
DISPATCHES FROM MWFPA 2013
Industry group offers assistance in understanding food safety
While many questions remain about the Food Safety Modernization Act, one industry expert advised that the time to start putting plans in place is upon us.
Protein overtaking probiotic claims in yogurt market
The trend for high-protein products is gathering pace globally, with more than 10% of new launches using protein claims, as a softer approach to health moves the industry away from probiotic claims, according to data from Innova Market Insights.
EU cuts animal disease budget
The European Union (EU) has cut its budget for fighting animal diseases from €199m this year (2013) to just over €160m for 2014. While the European Commission has not explained the reduction, it comes as the EU embarks on a new medium-term budget cycle...
Hilton extends meat supply deal with Tesco
European meat processor Hilton Food Group has signed a lucrative deal to supply a UK retailer with more fresh meat products.
Norway slaughters 100 reindeers for halal
A Norwegian abattoir has slaughtered 100 halal-certified reindeer, which have gathered interest from countries as far away as Dubai.
Less is more? Unilever to slash SKUs by 30% by end of 2014
Unilever will reduce its number of stock-keeping units (SKUs) by 30% by the end of 2014, delegates were told at the firm’s investor seminar in London on Thursday.
Tight raw material supply driving up hydrocolloids prices
Tight supply of raw materials is affecting many hydrocolloids and prices are likely to rise as a result, according to hydrocolloids expert Dennis Seisun.
The European food industry: Health claims, recession and global competition
We gave the European food industry a check-up at this year’s Food Ingredients Europe (FiE), talking with some of the industry's top ingredients players about EU health claims, economic recovery and how to remain competitive on a global stage.