FSMA preparation playing a role in strong US food testing market - Eurofins
Eurofins has reported high single digit organic growth in the US for food testing driven in part by preparation for the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).
Archives for September 9, 2015
MEPs call on European Commission to issue new animal welfare strategy
European Commissioners have been urged to publish a new animal welfare strategy for the period 2016-2020.
Pilot scheme shows promise in ‘repurposing’ commercial food wastes
Repurposing food waste from retail and commercial suppliers could offer have significant beneficial outcomes for new food markets in addition to the environment, say researchers.
Children should be discouraged from consuming sugary beverages – but what should they drink instead?
Researchers suggest milk may be a good alternative to sugary drinks, among young children who are prone to obesity.
Chocolate unsuitable for cocoa flavanol delivery despite new heart health pros, says Mars-backed consortium
Cocoa flavanols have been tied to lowering blood pressure and heart disease risk in new research by a Mars-backed project, but study authors say chocolate is too calorific to be a delivery vehicle.
Cocktails conjure up creative concepts for beer: WILD Flavors outline flavor innovations
Cocktails and popular long drinks are providing the inspiration for flavor innovations in beer, according to WILD Flavors.
French get taste for sliced bread
While sales of plant bread are falling in the UK, in France they are up as consumers seek better shelf-life over baguettes, as Rick Pendrous discovers
Truvia’s natural claim challenged in UK
British Sugar has withdrawn a UK advert for Truvia which claimed sweetener was natural - despite having paid out €5m in a US court for the same claim two years ago.
Earth’s first superfood? Solazyme’s whole algae protein gains traction as formulators seek more vegan options
New sources of protein from edible insects to hemp are being incorporated into a growing number of products from bars to beverages. But does microalgae have what it takes to become a serious player in the so-called ‘alternative proteins’ market?