Salmonella slashed by UK egg industry
The UK egg industry received a pat on the back from the country's food watchdog following a survey that found salmonella levels in UK-produced eggs have fallen by two thirds since 1996.
Archives for March 22, 2004
The future of the food industry: greater integration
Food manufacturers, retailers and service providers will have to collaborate more in the future if they wish to remain competitive, predicts electronics giant Siemens. But the good news is that the technology to achieve complete systemic integration...
Heinz drops health claims
Heinz is dropping its healthy eating logo from cans of baked beans, spaghetti and soups amid because it believes that the products will fall foul of health targets being set by the UK government.
Thermal fluid passes safety test
A new heat/ chill thermal fluid developed has just received official food-grade certification in the US. Manufacturer Paratherm says that the fluid offers food processors a safer alternative to conventional heat transfer fluids, and is environmentally...
Cheese bacteria survive pasteurisation
The bacteria involved in the ripening of cheeses may find their way into the final product by surviving the pasteurisation process, say researchers from Italy, Ireland and France.
Food industry has a date with China
Food ingredients companies head off to China with agriculture chief Fischler next week on a mission to boost trade relations and create new business opportunities for the food industry.
Coke withdraws Dasani in UK
Coca-Cola is withdrawing its Dasani bottled water from sale in Britain after finding that samples contained higher than permitted levels of the chemical bromate. A Coca-Cola spokesman said that the voluntary withdrawal was a precautionary measure, and...
FAO demands poultry tests
Asian countries that declare victory over avian influenza should base such statements on in-depth investigations, FAO and the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) urged in a joint statement today. There have been fears that Vietnam is planning...
'Tasty Europe' taken to China
Franz Fischler, EU Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries, is to pay an official visit to China from 25 to 30 March 2004 to help consolidate what is becoming a vitally important export market. Since 1978, EU-China trade has...
Breathe easy with vitamin C
Vitamin C may prevent symptoms associated with respiratory diseases such as cystic fibrosis and asthma by hydrating the airways and clearing them from potential pathogens, report scientists this month, helping to explain some of the positive results...
Egg safety still an issue
An FSA survey of UK-produced eggs has found that the level of salmonella contamination is now one third of what it was in 1996. But one industry expert says that food manufacturers should still exercise caution, writes Anthony Fletcher.
Kaufland aims big in Bulgaria
Leading German hypermarket chain Kaufland has confirmed plans to build its first hypermarket in Bulgaria. The outlet will be located in Yambol, in the southeast of the country.
Morrison to cut costs
Wm Morrison plans to reduce prices on a further 2,000 Safeway products over the next month as part of its move to slash prices throughout the stores it acquired earlier this month.