Sterigenics receives accreditation in Mexico
Sterigenics International has received ISO/IEC 17025:2005 food and chemistry accreditation in Mexico.
Archives for July 15, 2014
EFSA declares Sunset Yellow safe and ups ADI
Current industry uses of food additive Sunset Yellow FCF (E 110) are not a safety concern, according to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), which has upped the acceptable daily intake for the color.
Cactus drink marketer to pay $3.5 million to settle FTC false advertising claims
The marketers of a cactus drink have agreed to pay $3.5 million to settle false advertising charges brought by the Federal Trade Commission. Such charges could be levied against many companies, said Denver-based attorney Justin Prochnow.
New sustainable palm oil manifesto accused of greenwashing
A new sustainable palm oil scheme has met with criticism from environmentalists claiming that it actually allows deforestation, rather than stopping it.
ConAgra cookie production goes nut-free
Lofthouse Cookies, a ConAgra Foods brand, has transitioned its main bakery to nut-free production to accommodate demand for allergen-free products.
Increasing price forecast for Australian cattle, thanks to beef demand
Despite a looming shortage of cattle, robust global demand for beef has put a positive spin on Meat & Livestock Australia’s (MLA) 2014 mid-year cattle projections.
Japanese dairy backs bifidobacteria
Scientists have called new discoveries from leading Japanese dairy product company Morinaga Milk Industry on popular probiotic genus bifidobacteria, “an interesting first step”.
Andean Grain gears up for chia cheer after EU approval
Andean Grain Products has received a positive draft novel food opinion from the UK’s Food Standards Agency (FSA) for its chia seeds – deeming them sufficiently ‘equivalent’ to those already approved for market in the EU.
Ashwagandha ingredient may counter endothelial dysfunction in diabetics: RCT
Daily supplements of an extract from ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) may improve the health of cells lining the blood vessels, and reduce levels of markers of oxidative stress and inflammation in type-2 diabatics, according to results of a randomized,...
Cadbury’s Australia factory subsidy under fire
Australia’s opposition party has called for Cadbury’s A$16m government funding to upgrade its Claremont plant to be redirected to West Coast development projects.
FSIS sends proposal to modernise US poultry inspection for review
A proposed rule to modernise the system for US poultry inspection has been sent from the United Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) to the Office of Management and Budget’s Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs...
Big Interview: Drazil Kids Tea founder Christine Wheeler
Kids’ tea could overtake 100% juice as healthy ‘gold standard’: Drazil founder
The CEO of Drazil Kids Tea thinks this unusually named (lizard spelled backwards!), ready-to-drink tea brand has what it takes to become the industry leader in the growing tea for kids segment.
Multi-million euro fines handed out for sausage price-fixing
An independent German competition authority has dished out fines totalling €338m to 21 sausage manufacturers, as well as fines to 33 individuals, involved in price-fixing activity.
Stress coupled with high-fat may slow metabolism in women
Experiencing a stressful event the day before eating a single high-fat meal could slow the metabolism of women, potentially contributing to weight gain, say researchers.
Video showing how the system works
QCL automates thanks to Bio-Rad’s pathogen detection system
QC Laboratories has installed Bio-Rad’s iQ-Check Prep Automation Solution for detecting foodborne pathogens.
Salty snacks may increase metabolic syndrome risk by 56%: Study
Higher consumption of salty energy-dense snacks may be a factor in the development of metabolic syndrome, according to Iranian researchers.
Hormel & Virun help ease omega-3 F&B fortification headaches
Think you need to pop pills to get a decent dose of omega-3? Think again, say Hormel and Virun
While food & beverage manufacturers have been fortifying their wares with omega-3 fatty acids EPA + DHA for years, few have been able to include anywhere close to the efficacious doses contained in many supplements without running into technical or...
Canada’s proposed Nutrition Label changes emphasize calories, sugar
Health Canada is proposing changes to nutrition labels that would make them easier for consumers to read.
Sodium still a concern, though down slightly: NPD Group
As the US Food and Drug Administration prepares to issue voluntary sodium guidelines for food manufacturers and restaurants, US consumers are demonstrating less concern about sodium intake and seeking it out less on labels than in the past, according to...
‘What do you want, blood?’ China’s CFDA bans sale of Vampire Drinks
China’s Food and Drug Administration (CFDA) has banned the sale of a fruit punch in packaging designed to look like a medical blood bag, citing food safety concerns and dubious ethics.
Australia
Families throw out 40% of their weekly groceries, study finds
Australian households throw out an estimated two in every five bags of groceries they buy—a trend researchers are blaming on poor household planning.
China
General Mills spends big on Asian product development
In a move to channel more investment into its growing Chinese market, food major General Mills has opened its first major technical centre outside of its Minneapolis headquarters.
Hershey follows Nestlé with price hike
Hershey has upped its global wholesale prices by 8% after responding to rising commodity costs including cocoa, dairy and nuts.
DFA to pay $50m to settle Northeast US milk price lawsuit
Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) and its marketing arm Dairy Marketing Services (DMS) have agreed to pay a total of US$50m (€37m) to settle a class action lawsuit that alleged a conspiracy to drive down raw milk prices in the Northeast United States.
Guest Article - Part 2: Mettler-Toledo myths 6-10
Overcoming more myths of food industry inspection standards
The standards governing the food industry are changing all the time as manufacturing processes rapidly evolve, according to Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection.
German worry over ‘chlorine chicken’ hits Europe-US trade talks
European concerns about the impact of any potential free trade agreement between the European Union (EU) and the USA on food and the environment may throw current negotiations off track.
GFSI to require food fraud mitigation requirements
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) will include requirements specific to food fraud mitigation in its guidance document to be released in 2016.
Obesity quotes chart wide ranging webinar
Nearly 1,300 people registered for the Food Manufacture Group’s free, one-hour, independent webinar on the roots of Britain’s obesity crisis and its remedies. Here, we capture a flavour in quotes of the wide-ranging debate.