Court upholds country-of-origin meat labels
A US appeals court has ruled to keep in place regulations requiring country-of-origin labels on packaged meats.
Archives for March 30, 2014
EFSA says use of peroxyacetic acid would not cause toxicity concerns
The European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA’s) scientific panel has suggested that using solutions containing peroxyacetic acid (PAA) to reduce contamination from pathogens on poultry carcases and meat would not pose toxicity concerns.
Don’t tax my soda! Study shows consumers put choice first
First Lady Michelle Obama has called it “liquid sugar” and the World Health Organization warns that much of our sugar intake is “hidden” in processed food and beverages such as soda (a 12-ounce can contains 10 teaspoons). As public health officials...
Suntava secures Non-GMO Project certification for its antioxidant-packed purple corn
Suntava - the Minnesota-based firm promoting anthocyanin-packed purple-corn ingredients - has gone through the Non-GMO Project verification process to reassure customers and consumers that the corn from which they are derived is not genetically engineered.
Asia driving global malt whisky growth
Strong growth in Asia has driven the world’s malt whisky sector, which grew by 46.7% between 2003 and 2012, according to a new report from just-drinks and The IWSR.
Class action lawsuit v General Mills over all-natural claims and GMOs can proceed, says judge
A judge has refused to dismiss a class action lawsuit accusing General Mills of misleading consumers by marketing its Nature Valley products as ‘all-natural’ when they allegedly contain GMOs.
Evaporated cane juice lawsuit on ice as FDA weighs in. But what does this mean for industry?
A class action lawsuit accusing Coca-Cola subsidiary Odwalla of misleading consumers and misbranding its products by using the term ‘evaporated cane juice’ (ECJ) on labels has been put on ice by a California judge following the FDA's decision to look...
Trans fat crackdown: Banning PHOs will cause massive headaches for chewing gum makers, claims association
FDA proposals to revoke the GRAS status of partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) in order to crack down on trans fats will cause massive headaches for gum manufacturers, according to the International Chewing Gum Association.
Dutch Safety Board report finds deficiencies in meat supply chain
The Dutch Safety Board (DSB) has published a damning report on ‘Risks in the meat supply chain’, claiming the industry has "numerous deficiencies" when it comes to food hygiene.
Food firms fail to deliver supply chain goals, says research
Businesses are failing to deliver their goals because they have too many supply chain priorities.
Foodborne pathogens feel force of US army
A US army research centre is developing a portable food safety sensor to capture and detect foodborne pathogens.
User experience driving consistent product delivery
The ease of product removal and the amount dispensed are primary concerns of manufacturers, according to Stable Micro Systems.
Antimicrobial resistance differs ‘greatly’ between member states
Salmonella and Campylobacter are showing significant resistance to common antimicrobials, according to an EU report.
Romania to export sheepmeat to China
Romanian Deputy Prime Minister Liviu Dragnea has announced plans by China to launch imports of sheep meat from Romania following last year’s signing of two agreements to export Romanian pork and cattle to the Chinese market.
Political conflict impacts Russian ingredients event
Political instability in the wake of Russia’s annexation of Crimea from strife-torn Ukraine negatively impacted an ingredients event in Moscow in March, according to leading supplier BASF.
Waste date beans- from eco coffee alternative to beyond
An Israeli company that has released a range of coffee alternatives made from roasted date kernel, says the waste material has potential as a sustainable food and drink ingredient stretching far beyond this initial creation.
New investment club aims to grow UK SMEs
A new investment club has launched in the UK aimed at small to medium sized businesses in the food and drink industry looking to raise capital to grow their business.
Diet drinks may be linked to heart trouble in older women
Postmenopausal women who drink two or more diet drinks a day may be more likely to have a heart attack, stroke or other cardiovascular problems, according to new research.
Chewing gum for over 10 mins relieves stress – study
Japanese researchers claim that chewing gum for over 10 minutes can reduce stress, adding to a growing body of science linking gum chewing to stress relief.
Labeling laws shouldn’t be decided in court: F&B attorney
With more and more class-action lawsuits against the food and beverage industry making headlines, FoodNavigator-USA caught up with an attorney specializing in complex corporate litigation to discuss the proper role of the courts, the shorter window for...