Extending egg storage time would increase Salmonella risk - EFSA
Extending the storage time of eggs at home or retail would increase Salmonella risks, according to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
Archives for August 4, 2014
Grant winners to share almost £2m for food industry research
Five applicants will share a grant of almost £2m to investigate challenges around the UK food system.
Cargill seals exclusive deal for TREHA distribution in Europe and US
Cargill has finalised an exclusive agreement for the distribution of the carbohydrate ingredient TREHA trehalose in the US and Europe, the firm has confirmed.
Veggie bread: Yellow pepper boosts nutrition, lowers GI
Yellow pepper flour can boost the antioxidant content and slow glucose release in bread, find researchers.
I DON'T THINK COKE'S REVERSAL MEANS STEVIA HAS AN IMAGE PROBLEM': EUROMONITOR ANALYST
Coca-Cola Half Life? Zevia CEO predicts 'substantial damage' to Glaceau Vitaminwater after stevia U-turn
The CEO of soda brand Zevia insists Coke’s use of stevia in full-calorie Glaceau Vitaminwater has caused ‘substantial’ brand damage and says it raises questions over the future for mid-calorie sodas like Coca-Cola Life.
Dow touts ozone tech
Dow Microbial Control has revealed extended data about its technology for food processing and packaging environments.
FSA reveals 59% of birds tested positive for Campylobacter
The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has said that 59% of birds tested positive for Campylobacter in the first set of quarterly results on fresh shop-bought chickens.
Pectin prices: Tight supply and high raw material costs lead to price rise for Andre Pectin
DSM subsidiary Yantai Andre Pectin Co. has announced price increases of between 10 and 30% for its complete pectin portfolio in response to 'tremendous cost increases' caused by tight supply chains and rising costs.
New advice and infographic for SMEs
FIC update: UK publishes advice for SMEs on food allergen labelling
The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued technical guidance to help small and medium-sized (SME) businesses comply with new rules on allergen labelling and information, which take effect later this year as part of the Food Information for Consumers...
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Chilli pepper capsaicin may inhibit gut tumours & extend mice lifespan by 30%: Research
Dietary capsaicin – the active ingredient found in chilli peppers – may trigger a reaction that reduces the risk of colorectal tumours, according to Californian research on mice.
More caffeine in your Diet Coke? That's for the 'distinct flavor profile'
Coca-Cola Great Britain tells BeverageDaily.com that UK Diet Coke contains slightly more caffeine than the regular version to ensure the soda's 'distinct flavor profile' after a Sunday Times article criticized the brand for offering diet-conscious...
DuPont unveils BAX system for Listeria monocytogenes
DuPont Nutrition & Health has launched the BAX System Real-Time PCR Assay for Listeria monocytogenes.
Baltics and Poland unite to battle African swine fever
Four Baltic rim states have reached an agreement on a programme of joint measures to combat the outbreak of the fatal African swine fever virus (ASF) in the region.
Wawona Packing expands fruit recall out of Listeria concerns
Wawona Packing is broadening its voluntary recall of packaged fruits sold to Walmart, Trader Joe’s, Kroger, and other US retailers, out of concern for Listeria contamination.
Sugar scare triggers home baking decline, says Mintel
The number of UK consumers baking at home fell by 8% this year – a drop likely sparked by fears around sugar but one that could be remedied with stevia, says a Mintel analyst.
DSM Q2 nutrition profits slip 11% as key markets struggle
Sales slipped 6% and net profits 11% in Q2 for DSM’s human and animal nutrition arm as adverse currency movements, a slow US vitamins and omega-3 food supplements market and the Asian botulism infant formula scare affected earnings.