Majority of food found safe in Canada
The majority of food samples meet Health Canada safety guidelines and standards, according to a report.
Archives for October 14, 2014
EC considering aid for embargo-hit dairy farmers in Finland, Baltics
The European Commission (EC) is considering financial aid for dairy farmers in Member States hit hard by the Russian embargo, such as Finland and the Baltic states.
EFSA backs non-digestible carbs for sugar reduction
EFSA (European Food Safety Authority) has delivered positive opinions for two non-digestible carbohydrate ingredients based on their ability to improve blood glucose response.
Med diet may reverse metabolic syndrome – but not prevent it
A Mediterranean diet that includes extra-virgin olive oil or nuts may help to reverse symptoms of metabolic syndrome, but cannot be linked to prevention of developing the condition, a long-term study claims.
Ebola outbreak threatens West African food security with severe inflation and labour shortages: FAO
The UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has launched an appeal for $30m (€23,72m) to support food supply resilience and recovery in the three African countries most affected by the Ebola outbreak, where long-term impacts on food security are a...
Russian pork production expected to grow in 2015
Production of pork in Russia is forecast to increase by close to 6.5% next year, to 2.83 million metric tonnes (mmt), according to the US Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS).
Dispatches: AACCI annual meeting 2014
Gluten-free NPD knowledge needs to catch up, says Ingredion
Knowledge on gluten-free product development must improve because the bar on quality is higher than ever, says a technical specialist at Ingredion.
Insurance provides assurance against product contamination
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions has launched insurance cover for the food and drink industries in the UK, Ireland and Italy.
Six turrón ‘nougat’ firms investigated for market rigging in Spain
Spanish authorities have opened disciplinary proceedings against possible anti-competitive practices of half a dozen manufacturers of the country’s traditional almond candy turrón.
Special Edition: shelf life
Increasing shelf life in fruit and vegetables
A recent development in food packaging technology can delay the ripening of fruits and vegetables, offering a way to tackle the huge volumes of food waste, according to Cellresin Technologies.
HOW SHOULD WINERIES TWEAK PRICES TO OPTIMIZE PROFITS?
Winning in US wine: Pricing to maximize profit, avoid brand equity erosion
The price of a bottle of wine has a critical impact on the positioning and profitability of a wine brand but marketers are often unsure when they should tweak price to optimize profit.
United Biscuits hungry for impulse channel growth
United Biscuits will take its core savory snack lines on a UK depot tour to engage with retailers on how best to stock and display products in impulse channels.
€75M sustainable food fund to reward first-mover food firms
Independent Dutch private equity firm Pulsar Network Capital has launched a €75 million fund targeted at healthy and sustainable food companies.