3M Food Safety launches 24-hour aerobic bacteria indicator test
3M Food Safety has launched a test that can detect aerobic bacteria counts in 24 hours for most food matrices.
Archives for January 12, 2015
US sees pork and beef export volumes fall
Export volumes for US beef and pork fell in November, according to the latest data released by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), and compiled by the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF).
Researchers aim to improve ‘may contain’ allergen advice
Better defined thresholds at which common allergens trigger reactions in a majority of allergic consumers could improve ‘may contain’ labelling, according to researchers from the University of Manchester.
Kellogg trumps Abraaj in $125m Bisco Misr bid
Kellogg has triumphed in its battle to acquire Egyptian snack maker Bisco Misr, following the withdrawal of rival bidder Abraaj Capital at the end of last month.
Lebanese ‘share wheat with rats’, says health minister
Lebanese wheat and sugar storage facilities are “disastrous” and require massive improvements to be fit for use, according to health minister Wael Abou Faour.
Sugar disquiet to hurt Europe’s candy market
The European sugar confectionery market is forecast to decline in the next few years as regulators and consumers consider the impact of sugar on public health, according to a report by Frost & Sullivan.
DuPont hit with fine for air pollution violations
DuPont has been fined $531,000 for alleged Clean Air Act (CAA) violations by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Whale testicle beer brewer backs controversial drink: ‘We don’t consider the fin whale endangered here’
The owner of an Icelandic brewery poised to launch a controversial whale testicle-flavored beer tells BeverageDaily.com the beer has a ‘unique smoked flavor’ and insists Icelandic whaling is sustainable.
EFSA assessment: No need to change EU lycopene recommendations
EFSA has concluded there are no intake concerns with various forms of lycopene in a post-market assessment published last week.
Which? calls for Campylobacter action
Which? has called on UK supermarkets to publish an action plan on Campylobacter by the end of the month.
Meat without murder: How commercially viable is lab-grown meat?
Lab-grown meat could solve many of the world’s environmental problems, says the co-founder of an Israeli non-profit organisation studying the feasibility of mass-produced cultured chicken meat.
The start-up era? Curious consumers and online shoppers help, says Mintel
The start-up explosion in bakery, cereal and snacks will continue as online shopping booms and consumers seek out the extraordinary, says Mintel.
Consumer insights: Study puts front of pack labelling under the spotlight
Parents often make unhealthy choices as a result of misleading initial impressions from front-of-pack information, according to new research.
OSHA seeks $84,000 in penalties against water bottler
Temp worker disabled after being crushed in packaging machine
Ice River Springs, which makes plastic bottles and sells bottled water, was cited by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and may incur penalties totaling $84,000 after an accident involving a packaging machine left a temporary worker...
Government backing of Asda sugar target 'sad day for public health'
Asda’s promise to reduce added sugar in some of its own brand drinks this year is a positive step forward – but it also reveals the chaotic approach to sugar reduction in the UK, according to Action on Sugar.
Midamar manager admits faking Halal shipment info
A former manager at US meat producer Midamar has pleaded guilty to faking certificates on meat sold as Halal, and admitted using Kosher beef in place of Halal meat, in shipments to Muslim countries.
Russia alarmed over PEDv outbreaks in Ukraine
Russian veterinary body Rosselkhoznadzor has sent a request to the veterinary service of Ukraine to conduct investigations into several outbreaks of PEDv in the country.
Atria to invest in pig cutting plant
Finnish company Atria is looking to boost its competitiveness through investment in its pig cutting plant in Nurmo.
PathSensors receives $500,000 investment
PathSensors has received a $500,000 investment to help with market expansion of its pathogen detection and identification system.
Tannourine Water boosts production with Sidel bottling line
Lebanon’s Tannourine Water is upgrading its bottling facilities with a system from Sidel, which will boost its production capacity to 31,500 bottles per hour.
Bidart Bros at centre of Listeria outbreak linked to three deaths
Bidart Bros. is believed to be the source of a Listeria outbreak that has sickened at least 32 people and has links to three deaths.