Sweet success: Researchers could produce erythritol from straw with new GM fungus
German scientists have developed a technique to produce the low calorie sweetener erythritol from straw using a new genetically modified fungus.
Archives for June 26, 2014
Japanese celebrate reintroduction of Wagyu beef to EU
Japanese delegates were in London this week to celebrate the relaunch of official Japanese Wagyu beef back into the European market.
Salmonella outbreak detection with MLVA
Profiles from a method to perform molecular typing can determine if it is a single incident or part of a larger outbreak, according to researchers from the University of Melbourne.
Sweden pushes for unity on EU antibiotics reforms
The Swedish government has expanded the scope and ambition of its domestic animal care farm improvement scheme to include creating a "partnership of like-minded European states", willing to back Sweden’s push for EU reforms to check antibiotic use on...
The death of kingsize? UK confectioners agree 250 calorie cap
Food and Drink Federation (FDF) members including Mondelēz International have signed up to a 250 calorie cap on single-serve confectionery sold in the UK.
Border controls on EU fruit and veg protecting consumers
The system of controls at EU borders on fruit and vegetable imports from non-EU countries is protecting consumers from potential food safety risks, according to the European Commission
Givaudan breaks down flavour components for ‘home-cooked’ taste
Givaudan claims to have recreated the authentic depth-of-flavour associated with slow cooking in a flavour solution.
SACN report
Sugar intake should be halved, advises SACN report
The intake of added sugar in people’s daily diet should be halved as part of a campaign to cut Britain’s soaring obesity levels, according to an influential report by government adviser the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN).
SACN REPORT: REACTION
Carbohydrate report: reaction in quotes
Public Health England will investigate taxing sugary drinks according to the paper it issued alongside the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition’s (SACN’s) draft report published today (June 26).
Sugar targets ‘counter productive’ in obesity battle
Introducing sugar targets, in a bid to battle Britain’s obesity crisis, would be counter-productive, said Susan Jebb, ahead of a key report from Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN).
Dispatches from EFSA plenary, Parma
We can't have both open doors and open discussions, says temp EFSA chair
Transparency is important, but this may not be compatible with openness of scientific debate, according to the temporary chair of the European Food Safety Authority's (EFSA) Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies (NDA) panel.