‘Industry first dry steam conveyor belts’
Sharp Systems, which works with Birds Eye, Barry Callebaut, Bernard Matthews and Allied Bakeries, has partnered with OspreyDeepclean to launch dry steam conveyor belts for food processors.
Archives for December 18, 2013
Tyson Foods fined after worker's hand severed
Tyson Foods has been cited for four workplace safety violations totalling $147,000 after a worker's hand was severed by unguarded machine.
Hops, fernet and the next Sriracha? Sensient’s 12 flavors to watch in 2014
The growing consumer desire for sophisticated, nuanced and personalized flavor experiences—with the enticing added benefit of health and wellness claims is what will dominate flavor trends in the coming year, according to global flavor and fragrance...
Strong consumer support for meat origin labelling – but who would pay?
There is strong consumer support for mandatory origin labelling of meat as an ingredient – but few are willing to pay extra to cover the cost of providing this information, according to a new report from the European Commission.
International meat trade bodies welcome new WTO global deal
The International Meat Trade Association (IMTA) has welcomed the striking of a new global trade deal by the World Trade Organization (WTO), which should ease import and customs procedures that can slow the delivery of meat and livestock to export customers.
Comment period for spice pathogen problem extended
The period for comments, scientific data and other information on pathogen and filth in spices has been extended by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
French firm denies horsemeat accusations
Drugs company Sanofi Pasteur has denied any culpability in the latest horsemeat scandal to hit Europe, which has seen 21 people arrested in the south of France.
Can an apple a day keep the doctor (and statins) away?
The old proverb may stand the test of time, according to new research that suggests consuming an apple a day has the same benefits as statin drugs for people over 50.
Low calorie products remain enjoyable over time
Do our bodies learn that low calorie products provide fewer calories – and are therefore less satisfying?
Emerging markets hold sweet hope for dessert mixes
Tunisia, Iran, Serbia and Indonesia hold great promise for dry dessert mixes given that these markets have less chilled and frozen storage, an analyst says.
EFSA: Neonicotinoids could harm human nervous system
Two neonicotinoid insecticides may harm the developing nervous system, and exposure should be limited to below current recommendations, says the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
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Carling 'British' Cider need not use British apples, Molson Coors tells ASA
Molson Coors tells the ASA its Carling British Cider need not contain British apples to be deemed ‘British’ and concedes that amount used vary between batches, with foreign fruit supplying the balance.
Record anticipated for Australia’s lamb exports
Australian lamb exports are forecast to break the 200,000-tonne (t) mark for the first time ever this year, hitting a total value of AU$1.2bn.