Campbell recalls 300 cases of Prego
Campbell Soup Co. is voluntarily recalling approximately 300 cases of 24-ounce jars of Prego Traditional Italian sauce due to a risk of spoilage.
Archives for January 2, 2014
General Mills debuts subscription snack service
General Mills is experimenting with a concept that ships snacks directly to consumers through a subscription service. Called Nibblr, the service offers four small boxes of various snacks for $6.
‘Dangerous conflicts of interest’ mar soft drinks obesity research?
Scientists receiving research funding from big beverage firms such as Coke or Pepsi are five times more likely to conclude in review studies that there is no link between soft drinks and weight gain.
Products for school meals also recalled
Frozen Food producer recalls 6.3m products in pesticide alert
Maruha Nichiro Holdings, a supplier of frozen food such as frozen pizzas and corn cream croquettes, has recalled up to 6.3m packages allegedly tainted with pesticide in Japan.
China’s meat market value to soar in spite of lowering consumption
While China’s meat consumption growth rate has been slowing over the past decade, the rise in its value will continue at a rapid pace, according to Rabobank.
Aker given green light for krill supply in high-potential China market
Aker BioMarine, one of the world’s biggest of krill-derived omega-3 phospholipid products, has achieved New Food Raw Material status for Superba krill in China meaning it can now enter the potentially lucrative Chinese market.
‘Smart Swaps’ campaign should demand more from industry, says CFC
Public Health England’s campaign encouraging consumers to swap unhealthy foods for healthier ones should demand more from food companies and supermarkets, according to the Children’s Food Campaign.
Novel tech to control STEC E.coli on beef
The potential of electrostatic spray technology to prevent shiga-toxin producing E.coli (STEC) in beef is being assessed by researchers.
Speed remains biggest customer demand
Speed was and will continue to be a major factor for customers in food testing, according to Northland Laboratories.
STEC E.coli O104 illnesses were first documented cases, says CDC
Six illnesses and one death associated with E.coli 0104:H4 were the first documented cases in the US, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
A peek at our 2014 Special Editions
FoodNavigator-USA: What’s on our 2014 editorial calendar?
From sourcing non-GMO ingredients to super grains, the latest snack trends, healthy beverages, gluten-free, and plant-based proteins, FoodNavigator-USA’s 2014 editorial calendar of special editions will have you covered in all the latest in food product...
Salmonella processing aid approved
A food processing aid used against Salmonella has been backed by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and US Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Oxfam aftermath: Women central to the future of cocoa, says Mars
A sustainable cocoa supply chain is reliant on women, who provide a large portion of the labor and often invest earnings on items that benefit their community, says Mars Chocolate in a response to harsh criticism.
US approves new product to tackle salmonella
US food safety authorities have approved a new product which could help poultry processors tackle salmonella infection.
New Zealand farmers achieve lower antibiotic use
New Zealand livestock farmers have reduced antibiotic use in recent years, according to a report released by the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI).
Aussies now prefer mulling over wine and adopting new booze brands
Australia is now a nation of booze browsers as consumers there become less tied to the brands they know well and are starting to look wider for new names and tastes.
5-Hour Energy under pressure to reveal valuable ‘trade secret’
Oregon attorney general Ellen Rosenblum is demanding that America’s top-selling energy shot 5-Hour Energy surrender unredacted documents on precise ingredient levels.
Irish food safety boss thought horsemeat in burgers impossible
Alan Reilly, chief executive of the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI), first thought the contamination of supermarket burgers with horsemeat was impossible but quickly realised the discovery would generate a “tsunami of horse manure”.
Common sense science: The studies we didn't cover in 2013...
Every day, FoodNavigator scans the scientific journals to bring you the most interesting developments in food science – but there are many that make us wonder why they were conducted in the first place.
Biostime eyes China infant formula growth through Changsha Yingke buy
Biostime looks set to acquire Chinese infant formula manufacturer Changsha Yingke Nutrition - a deal it believes will further the success of its French-made ADIMIL milk powder range.