Food safety conference
Beware food safety impact of reformulation
Small-scale food manufacturers have been warned to beware the food safety consequences of reformulating their products to remove salt, sugar and fat.
Archives for October 21, 2014
Food prices would rocket if pesticides banned
Food prices would rocket if pesticides were banned or their use severely restricted, according to the National Farmers Union (NFU); a claim hotly disputed by environmental pressure group Friends of the Earth (FoE).
Australia
Forget five: Eight fruit, veggie portions a day makes people happier
Fruit and vegetables have been identified as a vital key to mental well-being by researchers in Queensland, challenging nutritional recommendations around the world.
FDA to hold public meeting on key FSMA proposed rules
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced it will hold a public meeting Nov. 13 to discuss potential changes to four proposed rules associated with the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).
FVO finds shortcomings in Dutch fish products control
The Netherlands has a control system for fish products but addressing shortcomings in sampling for Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH), additives and histamine could improve it, found a Food and Veterinary Office (FVO) audit.
Dispatches: AACCI annual meeting 2014
Non-GMO soft durum wheat promising for bakers, says USDA-ARS
The USDA’s Agricultural Research Service has developed a soft durum wheat variety that can be used in a range of baked goods.
‘Everything is possible in energy drinks: There’s no fear!’ WILD Flavors
Helene Möller, product manager for ingredients at WILD Flavors, tells BeverageDaily.com that energy drinks is the category with the most possibilities for innovation.
Nutrition and health drive success for Chr Hansen
Strong growth in nutrition and health has helped Chr Hansen to strong full-year results that match the expectations for the year, says the firm.
Russia considers retail restrictions on imported meat products
The Russian parliament looks set to restrict retailers from selling more than 50% imported meat products, in a bid to further stimulate the development of the domestic meat industry.
Tempting treats: Hungry or not, kids will eat tempting sweets and snacks
Even though they are not hungry, children as young as three find energy-dense snacks and treats too tempting to refuse, according to new research.
Truffles: Can and should they become a mainstream ingredient for everyday products?
Truffles can be brought to a wider population without sacrificing their exclusive appeal, though price remains a factor, according to one supplier of truffles for crisps.
Down in 1 (or 2 or 3): Resealable energy drink newbie encourages ‘responsible’ consumption
Grenade Energy says it is taking a leaf out of the confectionery industry’s book by offering the option of controlled portion cans.