Irish fish toxin levels test safe
Toxin levels in Irish fresh and processed fish are "well below" legal limits and are unlikely to present a risk human heath, the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) said yesterday.
Archives for January 18, 2007
Christmas results sparkle for UK retailers
Market research group TNS Worldpanel report that the British grocery market grew at 11 per cent on last year, in what was a successful Christmas for supermarkets.
Food safety certification service offered to associations
Two companies have teamed up to develop branded food safety compliance systems and certifications for food industry associations.
Trans-fat alternatives - are they really healthier?
Interesterified fats, seen by some as alternatives to unhealthy trans fats, may also raise blood sugar levels and decrease insulin levels, as well as adversely affecting so-called 'good' cholesterol levels, says a new US-Malaysian study.
Association issues warning about toxic imports into UK
Cuts in funding and a plan by UK regulators to publish details of its testing regime for imports, could lead to toxic foods ending up on the shelves, an organic industry association claimed yesterday.
USDA releases annual crop production figures
Soybean production in the US last year was the highest on record, although production of corn, sorghum and rice decreased from the previous year, according to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Common additive may stop acrylamide formation, suggests study
Using the common food additive calcium chloride could reduce the formation of acrylamide in potato chips and French fries by about 95 per cent, according to a new study.
FDA cuts cattle material in latest BSE precautions
More cattle-derived materials used in the production of medical products are due to be banned in the US Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) latest steps to protect against mad cow disease.
ADM adds sunseed to German crushing facility
US agri firm ADM is to expand production at its rapeseed crushing facility in Germany, which will be converted to a multi-seed crushing facility, it emerged yesterday.
Cauliflower gene could lead to more nutritious crops, says ARS
A gene from an orange cauliflower could be the key to making food crops more nutritious, according to US scientists.
Traffic light risk rating for food suppliers
Suppliers of private label food and drink to multiple retailers may be given 'traffic light' ratings to show their attention to food safety and risk management, under a new project, BeverageDaily.com can reveal.