Finland poultry system strong but could improve - FVO
Finland’s control system for poultry meat and products is organised and has extensive guidelines but still could improve, according to the Food and Veterinary Office (FVO).
Archives for November 25, 2014
Israel set to send supplies of meat to Russia by the year-end
Russia is negotiating with Israel on the launch of meat supplies, with the first deliveries likely to take place before the end of 2014, Russian officials have claimed.
Sprouting for ‘superior’ gluten-free bread: Study
Sprouted brown rice flour can increase the protein, lipid and antioxidant activity in gluten-free breads, finds research.
WINE VISION 2014: THE AGE OF OPPORTUNITY & DIVERGENCE
‘Bringing movie magic to the wine world will win new drinkers’: Direct Wines CEO
Direct Wines CEO Simon McMurtrie insists that bringing ‘some of the magic’ associated with movie and perfume launches into the wine world will entice a new generation of wine drinkers.
ICN2 'framework' document outlines action plan for better food and nutrition systems
The UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and World Health Organisation (WHO) have published a 60 point plan as part of a ‘framework for action’ to improve global food and nutrition systems.
Poultry welfare coming to the fore – but not for all
For grocery retailers in many markets, offering cage-free eggs and cruelty-free poultry meat has virtually become the new industry standard. The next point of public contention – namely the unpalatable fate of “wrong-sex” chicks – is already looming...
Food Standards Scotland names chair and chief executive
The chair and chief executive of Food Standards Scotland (FSS) have been named ahead of the body becoming active in April next year.
Bulgaria strip stamp change threatens premium spirits, spiritsEUROPE warns
spiritsEUROPE revealed today that it has written to the Bulgarian Finance Minister asking him to delay a duty strip stamp change, which it warns could cost premium spirits producers.
Special edition: Cutting calories in confectionery
Reduced or no sugar SKUs help confectioners cut calories without risk
Manufacturers can create reduced or no sugar hard and soft candy product extensions without the risk of changing the taste of a proven seller through reformulation, according to Cargill.
MEPs reject nanoparticles in novel foods
Members of the European Parliament’s health and environment committee last night rejected a Commission proposal that would have updated novel foods rules to allow the use of nanoparticles.
'Quiet’ salt reduction is vital – but gourmet salt growth may stifle industry efforts
Salt replacer use is growing but low salt claims are not, as food companies favour a ‘quiet’ approach – but growth in gourmet table salts may threaten salt reduction efforts.
Northern Irish butcher’s wins European sausage award
A Northern Irish butcher’s has won top European accolades for its products at the Sausage Awards in Normandy, France.
Secret snacking: Most Brits feel guilty, finds Canadean
Many British consumers feel guilty about snacking and even more associate it with ‘breaking’ a diet plan, research finds.
Clear guidelines needed on potassium-based salt replacers, says CASH chair
The UK’s Department of Health should establish clear guidelines on potassium-based salt replacers and back down from its current recommendation for a complete ban, according to CASH (Consensus Action on Salt and Health) chair Graham MacGregor.
Functional foods market is expected to grow 25% by 2017: Leatherhead
The global functional food market is forecast to reach $54bn (€43bn), an increase of 25% compared to the last available data from 2013, says Leatherhead Food Research.