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Archives for May 26, 2014
European Commission gives approval for meat preservative
The European Commission has approved the use of ethyl lauroyl arginate (E-243) as a preservative in most heat-treated meat products in the 28-country European Union (EU). But the Commission has retained a ban on its use in emulsified sausages, smoked...
Check, don't wreck, your food packaging
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'Adolescents don't know what they're drinking': Energy drinks study warns
Australian academics warn that young adolescents can easily identify energy drinks brands such as Red Bull or Monster, but are unaware of key ingredients including caffeine, guarana and taurine, and in comments that should serve as a wake-up call for...
Thick and creamy: Health claims hurdles leading to an uptake in 'sensory claims'
The challenges of attaining a positive health claim opinion from EFSA is driving many manufacturers to explore the use of sensory claims to entice consumers, says Leatherhead Food Research.
Producer takes swift action in 7-ton hummus recall
A hummus producer explains the company’s quick reaction to a positive Listeria test and lessons learned in its first-ever recall.
Ammonia leak shutters produce plant
A produce processing plant has evacuated more than 100 staff, and sent 14 to the hospital, due to a possible ammonia leak.
Investec on hunt for entrepreneur of the year
Bank and market analyst Investec has launched a hunt to find a food or drink business that has reinvented its category to crown its ‘Food & Drink entrepreneur of the year’.
IFST Jubilee conference
IFST conference paints ‘multi-coloured’ picture of food industry
The Institute of Food Science and Technology’s Jubilee conference offered something for everyone involved in food production and research and painted a multi-coloured picture of the industry.
French research 'concern' as court dismisses case against GM-activists
French researchers have expressed 'serious concern' at a recent decision by a court to clear 54 activists who destroyed 70 experimental genetically modified (GM) grapevines in 2010.
POIG sets new benchmark for responsible palm oil
A new set of indicators set out by the NGO-backed Palm Oil Innovation Group (POIG) aims to take responsible palm sourcing to a new level.
Zeelandia CEO: Turkey's ‘inspiring’ economy prime for bakery NPD
The Zeelandia Group will invest several million euros into modernizing production in Turkey – an ‘inspiring’ economy brimming with new product development opportunities in bread and pastry, its CEO says.
Irish dairy group beefs up African ingredients presence
The opening last week of a regional development and application centre in Durban, South Africa, signals a clear intent by Kerry Foods to ramp up its focus on the fast growing sub-Saharan African region.