Dispatches from GFSI 2017 in Houston
EHEDG looks to bring hygienic design knowledge to GFSI
EHEDG has told FoodQualityNews that it wants to establish a close co-operation with the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI).
Archives for April 11, 2017
EU launches new sustainable fisheries project to fight climate change threats
The EU has launched the ClimeFish project, which will evaluate data streams to encourage European fisheries to adapt to the changing risks and opportunities presented by climate change.
German group buys two meat companies
Private equity group Deutsche Beteiligungs AG (DBAG) has swooped on two family-run meat firms in a bid to create a chilled foods "market leader" in Europe.
CFIA and ANSES reinforce collaboration
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the French food regulator.
Dutch success on salt reduction overshadowed by sugar and fat fails
Dutch food manufacturers have successfully cut salt levels from many products but are dragging their feet on reformulation of sugar and saturated fat, according to a government report published earlier this month.
Health risk from pesticide residues is low, says EFSA
The health risk from pesticide residues in food is low, according to a report by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), with 97% of samples within legal limits - but this is an "upbeat" interpretation which ignores the cocktail effect, critics say.
Portion limit strategies no guarantee in reducing sugar drink intake
Providing smaller drink sizes to consumers with unlimited refills increases individual consumption of sugary drinks. However the opposite was true when the consumer had to get their own refill.
JRC finds 14% of honey samples to be adulterated
More than 14% of tested honey samples have been found to be adulterated, according to a long-awaited report by the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC).
‘We have a tremendous opportunity to use our global scale to influence positive change’
PepsiCo launches Nutrition Greenhouse incubator: ‘The latest food innovation is coming from both big & small players’
PepsiCo has launched an incubator programme to help nurture the ‘best and brightest’ entrepreneurs in the nutrition, health and wellness sectors. Eight ‘breakthrough brands’ will benefit from a €25,000 ($26,500) grant each, and access to experts from...