EFSA cannot rule out that food additive may cause cancer
EFSA cannot rule out that the food additive octyl gallate (E311) may cause cancer due to a lack of data, it said in a safety review published last week.
Archives for October 6, 2015
Animal welfare at heart of European organic farming proposals
Organic farming standards across Europe could be tightened up with a greater emphasis on animal welfare when the European Parliament’s Agriculture Committee meets on 13 October to discuss proposed amendments to existing regulations.
Firmenich reports ‘solid’ performance in spite of ‘challenging market’
Fragrance and flavour firm Firmenich has reported €2.75bn net sales and 2% growth despite challenging market conditions, says the firm.
Turning rice waste into protein
The EU-funded project BIORICE has discovered how to turn starch production waste into protein supplements.
Nestlé adds fruits & veggies and cuts sodium, sugar & fat to help create “better food environment”
With products in 97% of US households, Nestlé claims it is well positioned to help shape a “better food environment” by reformulating products with less fat, sugar and sodium and launching new options packed with fruits, veggies and other desirable...
Tougher rules on food sustainability needed
More legislation is needed to compel companies to develop sustainable food security, according to food business executives.
Disrupting the food industry with a killer app? Food, technology, and managing expectations at Bon Appétech
Can a bunch of food-tech start-ups really ‘fix the broken food system’, feed 9bn people by 2050 and ‘disrupt’ the food industry with a killer app? Maybe, but they might be better off focusing on more tangible goals, according to investment experts...
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低プリン体がトレンドの日本で明治がPA-3ヨーグルトを開発
痛風と低プリン体ダイエットへの意識が高まる中、イノベーションに励むのは日本の大手ビール会社にとどまらず、国内最大手の乳製品メーカー、明治をも巻き込んだ。４月、明治乳業（本社東京）は、プリン体を代謝することが知られているプロバイオティクス（善玉菌）を含む一連のヨーグルト製品PA-3を日本市場に投入した。
TPP trade agreement ‘good news' for US confectioners: SUA president
The recent finalization of the Trans Pacific Partnership is good news for confectioners and sugar-using manufacturers across the US, according to Rick Pasco, president of Sweetener Users Association (SUA).
Global seed data pool gains data of thousands of rice genomes
The International Rice Research Institute (Irri) has filed the genomic sequences of more than 3,000 rice varieties in a move that boosts plans to set up a global data exchange system for crop genetic resources.
Devro completes PV acquisition
Devro’s acquisition of PV Industries has been given the green light by European competition authorities.
Is larger sized food packaging tricking consumers into overeating?
Bigger sized food packaging could trick consumers into believing portion sizes are bigger than they are, according to new research.
SABMiller rejects AB InBev proposal: ‘It still very substantially undervalues SABMiller’
SABMiller has rejected a proposal from AB InBev, which valued the company at around $103.6bn / £68bn.
TPP agreement welcomed by trade bodies
International meat bodies have reacted favourably to the successful agreement of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).
'The Dietary Guidelines are not the appropriate vehicle for this important policy conversation about sustainability'
USDA, HHS: 2015 dietary guidelines won't factor in sustainability
Sustainability will not factor into the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, say the US Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services, prompting praise from the meat lobby and anger from environmental and consumer/health advocacy groups.
Miratorg invests to double meat production capacity
Russian meat giant Miratorg is to invest RUB160 billion (US$2.5bn) on production projects in the next five years in an effort to double its pork and beef capacity and increase its international standing.
Maple Leaf aims for global food safety standard
Maple Leaf Foods has announced that the company will require all of its protein, ingredient and packaging suppliers to become food safety certified to a Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) standard in 2017.
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The live debates: Call for panellists at ISM and ProSweets sessions
ConfectioneryNews will host three live sessions at ISM and ProSweets 2016 and seeks experts in confectionery packaging, chocolate reformulation and companies with innovative strategies to reach Millennials to join our panels.
Serb meat sector counts cost of Croatia border closure
The meat industries of Serbia and neighbouring countries are counting the cost of a six-day border closure between Serbia and Croatia, sparked by Europe’s refugee crisis.
Does MSG have a future in Europe as umami gains flavour favour?
Global demand for MSG is set to rise, but can the additive shake off its negative health associations in Europe - and if not, does that mean a gap in the market for MSG-free umami seasoning?
AB InBev makes higher bid for rival SABMiller
The world’s largest brewer Anheuser-Busch (AB) InBev has made a higher bid for rival SABMiller in an attempt to create a mega-brewing giant.
‘Heal all’ herb shows cognitive health benefits, for mice at least
Daily consumption of extracts from Prunella vulgaris var. lilacina may enhance cognitive function in lab mice, says a new study from South Korea.