DuPont L. mono assay gains AOAC PTM approval
DuPont’s system for Listeria monocytogenes has been certified as a Performance Tested Method (PTM) by the AOAC Research Institute.
Archives for February 11, 2015
BHF joins calls for caution on controversial back-to-the-80s fat study
The focus of a controversial review on randomised control trials ‘oversimplifies the difficult and complex task of developing evidence-based guidelines on nutrition’, the British Heart Foundation (BHF) has warned.
Win a free place at Food Vision: Uniting nutrition and food. Cannes, France. March 18-20, 2015
Food Vision debuts Big Debates in Cannes
The 2015 Food Vision Big Debate will take place on 19 March 2015 during the truly global event for food and drink industry business leaders. It will be a highlight of the Food Vision programme, giving attendees the opportunity to have their say on the...
Majority MEP vote sends meat origin labelling to the Commission
Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) have voted by majority to create legislation that could see country of origin labelling used for all meat used in processed foods.
Tofu firm stops operating after FDA findings
Fong Kee Tofu has agreed to stop operating at least until the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) finds improvements.
Caobisco ‘concerned’ about chocolate detox campaign
Caobisco says it is ‘concerned’ about the British Heart Foundation’s ‘chocolate detox’ campaign, which encourages people to stop eating chocolate for a month to raise money and awareness for heart research.
Gum Products International gets funding of almost $1m
Gum Products International (GPI) has received almost $1m to expand its food safety products, introduce a new line and extend global market reach.
‘Security is a concern, but soft drinks growth is still strong in MENA’ – Euromonitor International
Despite regional security concerns, attractive soft drinks sales growth in the Middle East and North Africa still entices manufacturers, according to Euromonitor International.
Tomato peeling machine had no guards in place
Sun-Brite Foods fined $70k after worker partially amputates foot
An Ontario, Canada court has levied a $70,000 fine against tomato processor Sun-Brite Foods, after a seasonal cannery worker was seriously injured while cleaning the plant.
Campaigners disappointed by ‘null conclusion’ of UK report on online ads to children
The Children's Food Campaign has said it is disappointed that a UK report on advertising to children failed to bring digital marketing like ‘advergames’ in line with broadcasting rules.
Giant confronting omega-3, vitamin E challenges
DSM nutrition profits dip 7% in 2014
Pricing and sector market challenges, currency fluctuations and some stiff economic headwinds have contributed to 2014 full-year EBITDA profits sliding 7% for the world’s biggest nutrient player, DSM.
Ingredion targets flexitarians with high-protein pulse flours
Pulse flours could provide a plant-based protein boost for baked goods, snacks and pasta – tapping into growing demand for non-animal-derived protein, says Ingredion.
Livestock associated MRSA detected in GB piglets
The discovery of livestock-associated methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (LA-MRSA) in piglets in eastern England has been attributed to the bacteria being a “successful” species, rather than through overuse of antimicrobials.
Heineken’s tribute to Sophrosyn: No and low-alcohol innovation helps brewer hit €1.5bn jackpot
Heineken says moderation is increasingly important for today’s consumers as its growing no- and low-alcohol beer portfolio helped deliver €1.5bn in innovation-related sales in 2014.
Dispatches: ISM/ProSweets 2015
Keogh’s MD: We won’t take our eye off quality like most luxury crisp makers
Irish premium chip maker Keogh’s has invested heavily in quality control as business booms, but while exports are set to increase the MD wants to remain 'small'.