Analysis
Regulation out of step with innovation as Asean awaits harmonisation
Southeast Asia’s regulatory system is out of sync with industry practices, with some regulators sometimes uncertain of what constitutes a natural ingredient.
Archives for May 20, 2014
Ball expands Coca-Cola Pinya line in Southeast Asia
Ball Corporation will build a one-line beverage can manufacturing plant in Myanmar for Coca-Cola Pinya drinks and several other regional and multi-national customers.
Australian dairy farmers issued with El Niño warning
Australia dairy farmers are being urged to prepare for a long dry period in the coming months, as weather experts in the country reiterate their prediction of an El Niño.
Inside... the vietnam milk factory
What can't machines do in an automated factory?
Automation allows workers to make better decisions, while improving a factory’s efficiency and offering greater levels of food protection, according to Tetra Pak.
EnviroLogix’s Salmonella assay backed by AOAC
EnviroLogix’s detection assay for Salmonella has been certified as a Performance Tested MethodSM (#041404) by the AOAC Research Institute.
IFST Jubilee conference
Food industry branded as ‘stock villain’ by media
The food industry is branded as a “stock villain” in the media, resulting in food science and technology being feared and misunderstood by consumers.
US federal agencies seek to leverage expertise on foodborne hazards
A number of US federal agencies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the aim of providing a more comprehensive approach to dealing with foodborne health hazards, associated with meat, poultry and processed egg products.
Chinese UK cheese export ban will be 'lifted soon': Defra
Two weeks into a Chinese suspension of British cheese exports, the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has little to say on the issue but believes the ban will be "lifted soon."
Raman microspectroscopy as part of pathogen detection?
Raman microspectroscopy could form a part of foodborne pathogen detection, according to a study.
Bolthouse, Plum hot spots in tepid earnings report from Campbell Soup
Recent acquisitions in the natural space—Bolthouse Farms and Plum Organic—were among the bright spots in a disappointing quarterly earnings report for Campbell Soup Company. The development points to changing sales patterns within the United States overall.
McCormick’s US industrial arm launches FlavorCell
The Custom Flavor Solutions business unit of seasonings and flavorings firm McCormick & Co. Inc. has rolled out FlavorCell, a line of encapsulated flavors.
What does the evidence say? Scientists issue statement on the science for neonicotinoids and pollinator deaths
An international team of scientists have called for an 'evidence-driven debate' on the links between neonicotinoids and pollinator bee deaths, as they publish a 'restatement' of the scientific evidence.
3M’s Salmonella system receives AOAC OMA validation
3M’s Petrifilm Salmonella Express System has been validated through AOAC International as a First Action Official Method of Analysis (OMA) for the detection of Salmonella in a variety of food products.
'Salt tooth'? People with high blood pressure tend to prefer salty foods
Certain people with raised blood pressure may seek out salt laden foods in a similar way to those with a 'sweet tooth' seeking out sugar-rich products, according to new research.
Infographic: How Europe monitors pesticides in food
The latest EFSA resport on pesticide residues in foods suggests that more than half of all crops contain 'no measurable' residues, while only 1.1% contain redidues at levels above EU legal limits. But how do EFSA, and EU Member States come up with these...
Russian meat imports fall by a quarter
Since the beginning of 2014, Russia has reduced imports of meat by 27.1%, excluding imports from Belarus and Kazakhstan, the Russian Ministry of Agriculture has reported, citing data from the Federal Customs Service.
Big Interview: Sarah Pike, CEO & founder of Buen Sabor
Buen Sabor making consumers into 'freezer believers'
The daughter of parents who owned one of the first certified organic farms in Maine, Sarah Pike grew up in a big family for whom the freezer was the preservation tool of choice for home-cooked food.
Extracts from pumpkin seed and soy germ show bladder support potential
A combination of extracts from pumpkin seed (Cucurbita pepo L.) and soy germ may reduce the sense of urgency in women with overactive bladders, and boost their quality of life, says a new study from Korea.
Voters in rural Oregon ban GMO crops
Residents of a southwestern Oregon county voted emphatically on Tuesday to ban the planting of most genetically engineered crops.