Russia claims support from China and India over EU pork ban
Veterinary services in China and India are supporting the Russian ban on EU pork imports, according to Russian veterinary watchdog Rosselkhoznadzor.
Archives for February 28, 2014
Food companies’ landfill waste plummets in UK
Food manufacturers have made significant progress in reducing the amount of waste they send to landfill, according to the results of a survey from UK trade body, the Food and Drink Federation (FDF).
Birko to present Beefxide research
Birko will present data on its processing aid at the Beef Industry Safety Summit Research Update Session (BIFSCo) March 4-6 in Dallas.
Continued calls for ban on live exports from UK port
UK animal welfare charity the RSPCA has succeeded in prompting a full enquiry into live animal exports from the port of Dover, as it calls for a nationwide ban.
Bunzl expands Czech Republic presence
Bunzl has made two acquisitions including a packaging supplier in the Czech Republic.
GLOBAL FOOD SAFETY CONFERENCE 2014
Solid science trumps food fear
A University professor claims the food industry is safer and more efficient than ever, despite the claims of some protestors and activists.
Dark choc improves heart health, but it’s got nothing to do with flavanols
Dark chocolate may help restore flexibility to arteries and prevent white blood cells from sticking to the walls of blood vessels, but increasing flavanol content will not affect these effects and may even put consumers off, say researchers.
ASF situation in Russia continues to worsen
While the first outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) have now been registered in the eastern part of the European Union, in Russia, where the disease has raged for six years, veterinary specialists predict a further deterioration of the situation in 2014.
GLOBAL FOOD SAFETY CONFERENCE 2014
Cargill & Tyson Foods bring food safety to the fore
A trio of industry leaders recently gathered in a battle of wits, presented in a game-show format, to see whose knowledge of crucial food safety issues is the most impressive.
Is methane from palm oil waste the next industry climate concern?
While the debate about deforestation due to palm oil rumbles on, new research has suggested that the release of methane from palm oil processing wastewater may also be a significant concern.
Novozymes: ‘Remarkable’ enzyme breakthrough promises radical efficiency boost for HFCS production
Novozymes has developed a "completely new" enzyme it claims will prove a game-changer for the sweeteners industry by making the process of converting starch into products such as high fructose corn syrup (HFCS), crystalline dextrose and fermented...
Rising allergen-free demand spurs free-from food launches
Demand for allergen-free foods is on the rise – a trend witnessed by ingredient supplier EHL Ingredients, which says sales of its allergen-free spices have climbed sharply in the past 12 months.
Frutarom introduces tea-based extract to extend shelf life
Frutarom Savory Solutions has added a new plant extract to its Origanox range for extending the shelf life of fried foods, extruded snacks and baked goods.