Almond Contamination
Food Standards Agency probes unlabelled nuts
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is probing the presence of unlabelled almonds in three food products recalled since the end of last month.
Archives for February 16, 2015
Hungary begins pork knuckle supply to China
It may be a modest shipment but it is a start: 25.68 tons of frozen pork knuckle landed at Tianjin port recently – likely the first shipment from Hungary under a new deal signed last year to grant Hungary access to the Chinese market for pork.
‘Southampton’ colour Allura Red safe at current levels, EFSA finds
New exposure data for Allura Red (E129) food colouring suggest that current intakes are safe, according to a revised opinion from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
Listeria outbreak from Bidart Bros. apples over - CDC
An outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes in apples linked to the deaths of at least three people appears to be over, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Guide urges industry action on ‘pirate’ fish
A new guide has urged industry to ensure illegal fish is kept out of supply chains.
New head of Commission’s DG SANTE nutrition unit announced
Alexandra Nikolakopoulou has been announced as the new head of the European Commission’s DG SANTE unit for nutrition, food composition and information, stepping into the shoes of Basil Mathioudakis.
Unilever eliminates waste to landfill
Unilever has met its target of sending zero non-hazardous waste to landfill from its 240 factories around the world.
Ukraine eyes an increase in meat exports in 2015
In 2015 Ukraine aims to increase meat exports by 19.3% and reduce imports by 16% year-on-year, according to a forecast from the country’s Economic Development Ministry.
Sealpac strikes deal with Swiss meat firm
Sealpac has revealed a new project with Swiss meat processor Micarna, which aims to keep up with the snacking and food-to-go market.
FOCUS ON...ENERGY DRINKS
Work hard, play hard: Tough Saudi Arabia energy drink market could reap rewards
Tough government regulations on energy drinks means the Saudi Arabian market is a challenging one, but it’s also a land of opportunity for US and European brands, says Euromonitor International.
Piglet deaths prompt Sweden to trial new pig gestation methods
Sweden’s ministry of agriculture is funding a new pilot-project that seeks to establish if holding sows in farrowing crates allows more piglets to survive if the sow is immobilised during lactating.
Opinion divided over protected food names in EU-US trade talks
Protected Geographical Indications (PGIs) for foods and drinks again emerged as a sticking point in the latest round of trade negotiations between the EU and the US.
Dispatches: ISM/ProSweets 2015
United Products to drive Middle East snacks into Europe
Dubai-made Signature Snacks have plenty of expansion potential in Europe thanks to favorable labor costs and a central global location, says distributor United Products.