Armenia and Kyrgyz Republic focus on food safety
A two-day workshop on foodborne disease risk assessment has been held in Armenia.
Archives for March 5, 2015
Tests show salmonella, listeria and E.coli exist on RPCs for fresh produce, meat & eggs
Reusable Packaging Association calls for ‘extreme caution’ on biofilm research
The Reusable Packaging Association has called for ‘extreme caution’ on research by the University of Arkansas, which claims bacteria forms biofilms, including salmonella, listeria and E.coli, on reuseable plastic containers (RPCs) used to ship fresh...
Prospects for the Eurozone in 2015
Matt Incles, from Promar International, describes the latest developments in the Eurozone and considers the impact on consumers and their meat purchase behaviour.
FOUNDER PLANS TO SHAKE-UP DULL US AMBIENT DAIRY-FREE AISLE
‘People think we’re insane!’ UK coconut mylk brand Rebel Kitchen braves US 'beast'
Sometimes entrepreneurs have to take a ‘leap of faith’, says Rebel Kitchen founder Tamara Arbib, as she takes her coconut ‘mylks’ to the US just over a year after an initial UK launch.
Two-thirds of British parents back extended junk food ad ban
The Royal College of Paediatrics has found two-thirds of Britons support banning advertising of food high in fat, sugar and salt on TV before 9pm.
Should liquorice come with a warning label?
Researchers in Italy have urged liquorice manufacturers to warn consumers about the dangers of overconsumption after a child suffered seizures after over-indulging.
Mintel highlights own-brand innovation gap for ‘better for you’ foods
Just 6.6% of new private label food and drink products carried a low, no, or reduced fat claim in the UK last year – while 45% of consumers said they sought foods that were low in saturated fat.
Listeria lavatory findings ‘of interest to food industry’
A study investigating Listeria monocytogenes in lavatory facilities could have interesting findings for food producing plants, according to one of the authors.
Scientists create natural grapefruit flavour from oranges
The grapefruit flavour and fragrance compound nootkatone is one of the most expensive and challenging ingredients to source in the world – so a new way to create a naturally derived version from oranges could revolutionise supply.
EFSA GM guidance may require more data from biotech firms
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) may ask firms for more data on GM crop safety in applications for reauthorisation required after ten years, which experts say could lead to confusion and unnecessary paperwork for both company and assessor.
Academics and industry clash over WHO sugar advice
Academics have welcomed the WHO’s recommendation to slash added sugar intake to 5-10% of calories – but the food industry has said it is misleading and based on weak evidence.