Food firms missing out because of ‘dinosaur attitude’
A “dinosaur attitude” is causing food and drink manufacturers to miss out on the benefits of integrating sustainability into their businesses, according to the boss of malt manufacturer Muntons.
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Vion establishes new management board
Dutch meat giant Vion has announced a new management board which features an international team of experts across a broad range of fields.
Temperature abuse findings for pathogens in salad
Temperature abuse of commercially produced, fresh-cut salad greens is most likely to occur during retail storage, according to researchers.
Special edition: Nuts, Pulses & Legumes
Has soy lost its sparkle? Not from where we’re standing, says DuPont as it taps into high-protein craze
The current high-protein craze in the US food and beverage market is driving continued demand for soy-ingredients, with particular growth opportunities in sports nutrition, food for kids, and weight management, says one leading supplier.
EFSA report outlines recommendations for improved food additives model
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) plans to revise the tool used to estimate food additive intakes on the back of stakeholder feedback and updates of food consumption in its Comprehensive Database.
Danish pig industry joins forces to improve welfare
Danish pig leaders have reached an agreement with politicians and lobbyists to improve pig welfare standards following a special "welfare summit".
Raspberry ketones on sale without novel foods approval
Novel foods such as raspberry ketones continue to be widely available for sale throughout the UK in weight loss products and dietary supplements, despite not being approved by the regulatory authorities, as the Food Standard Agency (FSA) has just...
Should dietary guidelines about saturated fat be changed?
UPDATED* - A high-profile study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine last week has re-opened the debate about whether saturated fat has been unfairly cast in the role of nutritional bogeyman. But how should policymakers respond?
Food firm prosecuted after worker suffers crushed finger
Veetee Foods has been prosecuted for safety failings after a worker’s hand was trapped by a sealing machine.
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Exporters must see beyond salt as commodity, says Salt of the Earth
Salt companies must look towards new product innovation and away from commodification if they expect to export at a profit, according to Israeli company Salt of the Earth.
Dutch dairy sector has 'a lot of knowledge to share' with China
China and the Netherlands have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that will see the Asian country glean dairy industry know-how from the likes of FrieslandCampina.
Food safety facility gives contamination a PASS
Thermo Fisher Scientific has opened the doors to a specialized facility that tackles contamination and product anomalies in consumer packaged foods.
Bad foods or genes? Researchers identify interplay between junk food consumption and genetics
The risk of developing obesity from the consumption of fried foods may also depend on our genetic makeup, according to new research.