FDA issues voluntary antibiotics approach
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has produced a voluntary approach which includes plans to phase out the use of some antibiotics for enhanced food production.
Archives for December 11, 2013
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Euro snacks group backs EU smoke flavoring regulation
The European Snacks Association (ESA) has backed the final regulation on smoke flavoring primary products that will become EU law tomorrow, after an exposure review found no health concerns.
Post keeps foot on acquisition pedal with purchases of Golden Boy and Dymatize
Post Holdings continues its aggressive push into the private label and active nutrition categories with the acquisition of Gold Boy Foods Ltd. and Dymatize Enterprises.
PepsiCo India finally fills CEO role
D Shivakumar has been named as the new chairman and chief executive of PepsiCo India, a post that has been lying vacant since former incumbent Manu Anand quit the company in June to join Cadbury Kraft.
KPMG ranks Nestlé in corporate responsibility top 10
Nestlé is in the 10 best global firms for corporate responsibility (CR) reporting, according to an independent survey published by audit, tax and advisory company KPMG.
Russia lifts ban on Ukrainian meat firm
Russia’s veterinary watchdog Rosselkhoznadzor has lifted restrictions on imports of pork and beef from Ukrainian company Tavr-Plus. The decision came into effect on 2 December.
Scotland abandons responsible food marketing standard
The Scottish government has shelved a standard for responsible food and drink marketing intended to tackle Scotland’s obesity problem, after food industry participants withdrew from discussions.
Court overturns Herbalife pyramid case
Supplements giant Herbalife has won an appeal against a verdict back in 2011 which tarred the firm's recruitment and selling structure as a pyramid scheme.
Excessive gum-chewing may contribute to headaches, say researchers
Excessive gum-chewing may be associated with chronic headaches, according to a study published in the journal Pediatric Neurology.
Not so free: Australian watchdog takes egg producers to court
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has filed separate proceedings in the Federal Court against two major egg producers for misleading “free range” claims.
Future Group gains Sunkist, kisses goodbye to Capital Foods
Future Consumer Enterprise, the FMCG division of Kishore Biyani’s Future Group, has been busy this week, announcing it will launch Sunkist in India, and divesting itself of Capital Foods, a major private-label brand.
Diet drinks and satiety: Kids don’t compensate for missing calories from other sources, says study
Sugar-sweetened and sugar-free beverages produce similar satiety in children, says a new study that challenges the oft-quoted hypothesis that artificially sweetened drinks make people crave sweeter foods or serve as an appetite stimulant.
Corn oil may lower cholesterol better than extra virgin olive oil: study
Corn oil may have significantly greater effects on blood cholesterol levels than extra virgin olive oil, due in part to the natural cholesterol-blocking ability of plant sterols, according to new research from Biofortis, the clinical research arm of...
Aspartame sparks methanol row at food forum
Experts have rubbished claims that the methanol content in aspartame threatens consumer health, following the publication of a European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) risk assessment.
Nestlé trials novel ad concept with KitKat CAPTCHA
Nestlé UK has introduced an interactive KitKat CAPTCHA to raise brand awareness online.
Russians call for ban on hormone use in meat
Russian scientists from several universities in St Petersburg have suggested that international livestock producers should urgently abandon the use of hormones in order to produce healthier meat products.
EU labelling overhaul to affect (nearly) all food companies: What’s in store?
The Food Information for Consumers regulation (FIC) is set to come into effect this time next year. FoodNavigator spoke with Campden BRI’s principal food law advisor David Leeks to find out what changes to expect.
Coconut popularity expanding beyond confines of health food stores, observers say
Much of the growth of coconut food ingredients has been driven through the natural channel in years past. But now the ingredient may be reaching critical mass, with more mainstream consumers drawn to its flavor and health benefits.
Monk fruit solves 'big problem' with chocolate school milk: BioVittoria
Monk fruit is making inroads in the US dairy industry by providing a solution to the “big problem” of declining milk consumption in schools, monk fruit supplier BioVittoria has claimed.
Canadian meat industry welcomes latest WTO deals
Canada’s red meat industry has welcomed the package of World Trade Organisation (WTO) agreements finalised in Bali last week.
Fonterra WPC incident not result of 'regulatory failure': NZ Gov
The recent Fonterra whey protein concentrate (WPC) botulism scare was “not the result of any regulatory failure,” a New Zealand government inquiry into the incident has concluded.