Event tackles critter contamination of food
Pest management is an increasing safety concern for food professionals; one event is geared toward eliminating the threat from creeping, crawling and flying contaminators.
Archives for January 20, 2014
New gout research indicates nation’s health: nutritionist
Food manufacturers, retailers and consumers are walking “blindly” into an obesity epidemic, independent nutritionist Dr Carrie Ruxton has said following a report outlining the UK’s soaring gout problem.
‘Gard’ against adhesive problems
Gard Chemicals is helping packaging and food manufacturers remove and prevent adhesive from sticking to surfaces.
Special edition: Plant-based diets
AIDP: Sprouted rice protein is giving whey a run for its money in ‘booming’ protein market
If its ‘sprouted’ form, non-GMO, non-allergenic and vegan credentials give consumers a warm and fuzzy feeling; its low price, amino acid profile and smooth texture are also winning over formulators, claims one firm promoting the latest plant protein on...
What’s kosher in Europe? Conference of European Rabbis launches database
The Conference of European Rabbis has introduced a database of kosher foods available in Europe.
Saudi Arabia revamps farming to cut water consumption
Saudi Arabia is overhauling its agricultural sector to reduce water consumption and improve efficiency, according to the chairman of the country's Agriculture Development Fund (ADF).
Conflict of interest? On the sugar payroll
A Channel 4 Dispatches programme to be aired in the UK this evening is to accuse scientists advising health ministers on sugar of a conflict of interest due to funds some receive from the food industry.
‘We exaggerated obesity crisis’: pressure group
Influential lobby group the National Obesity Forum (NOF) has admitted exaggerating the severity of the UK’s national obesity crisis and relying on anecdotal evidence, rather than scientific research, in its State of the Nation’s Waistline report...
Gusto recalls 67K lbs of ham in listeria scare
Gusto Packing is recalling 67,113 lbs. of spiral-sliced ham due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Chilean university testing accredited for four years
A department of the Universidad de Santiago has been certified to run scientific tests in chemistry and microbiology.
US hopes for Welsh lamb
A diplomatic visit from Welsh meat bosses may have helped open the door for exports of Welsh Lamb into the US market.
Canola protein could replace soy-based emulsifiers: Study
Protein extracted from canola meal could offer the food industry with a natural alternative to soy-based emulsifiers, according to new research.
Antimicrobial nanocomposite films to stop food pathogens
Incorporating essential oils (EOs) into nanocomposite films could control food pathogens and maintain the necessary barrier properties, according to research.
New EU rules could boost Fair Trade
European public authorities will be able to preferentially choose Fair Trade products, after a majority of MEPs voted in favour of a new public procurement directive last week.