Temperature failings behind C. perfringens outbreak
Turkey prepared in an unpermitted kitchen was behind an outbreak of Clostridium perfringens at a 2015 Thanksgiving lunch, according to a study.
Archives for November 28, 2016
Food safety to feature at 2017 Process Expo
Process Expo and Food Safety Summit Conference & Expo have partnered to look at areas such as food safety.
‘My grandmother always told me: ‘Don’t peel your apple, the best part is in the skin’
Smoothies turn to seeds to boost natural positioning
In an effort for products to appear as close to natural as possible, beverage producers are turning more and more to ingredients complete with skin, seeds and fruit flesh.
Yummex Middle East
Brazil candy firm Riclan calls for more African presence at Dubai tradeshow
Riclan candy company wanted to see more African firms and visitors at Yummex Middle East, part of Gulfood Manufacturing this year (November 7-9).
How should you communicate your CSR success stories?
French industry group ANIA has published a report with best practice tips for communicating corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities and responsible marketing.
Poultry import ban amid avian influenza outbreak in Denmark
Singapore, Japan and South Korea have stopped poultry imports from Denmark after an avian influenza virus (H5N8) outbreak affected the country’s entire poultry sector.
Zambeef enjoys second year of profit growth
African meat giant Zambeef has increased operating profit for the second year in a row, reporting a strong rise in trading figures to 30 September 2016.
Nestlé KitKat trademark appeal against Petra Foods fails
The Court of Appeal in Singapore has reaffirmed Nestlé’s KitKat shape trademark is invalid and ruled Petra Foods’ Delfi Take-It bar cannot therefore infringe the mark.
MEPs oppose plant-based alternatives using meat terms
The battle over plant-based terminology has moved into the meat arena with two Italian MEPs calling for laws to prevent vegetarian alternatives from using names such as prosciutto and mortadella.
Findings point to risk from saturated fats outside some reduction guidelines
Harvard-Unilever study confirms link between sat fats, heart disease & importance of reformulation
There is an association between intakes of individual saturated fats and the risk of coronary heart disease, according to a new analysis of data that underlines the importance of switching out saturated fats for healthier alternatives.
Qiagen and CosmosID launch metagenomics analysis plugin
Qiagen and CosmosID have launched a plugin to support shotgun metagenomics and microbiome profiling.
High-fat teenage diet linked to mental disorders in later life
A high-fat diet may have consequences on mental health in later life, according to a recent mouse study. "A careful nutritional balance during this sensitive period is pivotal," says the lead researcher.