EU resolution urges action over olive tree bacterium
MEPs passed a resolution last week demanding decisive action to stop the spread of the Xylella bacterium, which has already destroyed thousands of olive trees in Italy.
Archives for May 24, 2015
Sushi made from raw tuna linked to more than 50 Salmonella illnesses
More than 50 people have been sickened by a strain of Salmonella with infections being linked to sushi made from raw tuna.
Lab M reveals steps to ISO 11133:2014 compliance
Lab M ran a gap analysis of the revised EN ISO 11133:2014 standard against previous Technical Standards to ensure product compliance.
Senator targets inorganic arsenic limits in rice
A US senator has put forward legislation that would require the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to set a maximum level of inorganic arsenic in rice and food containing rice.
Bank holiday beers: Why alcohol consumption data doesn't match sales figures
Alcohol consumption during bank holidays, celebrations and other special occasions is inadequately measured in normal consumption surveys, according to a study that suggests 12m more bottles of wine a week can be added to consumption in England when...
EU project aims to link up European food research
European research into food, health and nutrition needs to be better synchronised to link up data on food intake, production and health outcomes, according to an EU-funded project due to end in August this year.
Lead level concerns in Maggi Noodles prompt Nestlé India response
Nestlé has hit back at orders from an Indian food safety authority to recall Maggi noodles because of lead levels.
Euromonitor runs rule over recent nutraceutical award winners
Market analyst Euromonitor International dissects recent NutraIngredients Awards winners to provide category perspective from sustainable omega-3 to healthy ageing in this guest article.
Indonesian navy sinks illegal fishing boats
The new Indonesian government has blown up around 30 boats fishing illegally to send a strong message on sustainability, Indonesia’s director general for Fisheries Product Processing and Marketing at the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (MMAF)...
How can industry warm the Western palate to eating insects?
To sell insects to Western consumers, food manufacturers must create products that align ethical motivations with sensory expectations – meaning cricket-flour cookies will fare better than chocolate-coated crickets.