Archives for January 7, 2009

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Ready meal ingredient origin labelling unworkable, FDF

By Jane Byrne

Creating different labels to reflect the changing origin of the ingredients used to cook ready meal products would be a logistical nightmare and would not be cost effective, claims the UK trade industry body, the Food and Drink Federation (FDF).

DSM strikes new deal for Italian distribution

By Jess Halliday

As time-pressed Italians and Mediterranean interest from abroad are driving growth in the Italian food sector, DSM Food Specialties is positioning to grow sales of its bakery enzymes and savoury ingredients with the appointment of Azelis as its distributor.

FSA consults on fish eating advice

By staff reporter

The UK’s Food Safety Authority has launched a new consultation on the advice it should give consumers on eating fish, with a view to balancing sustainability issues alongside nutrition and food safety issues.

Frozen foods benefiting from recession

By Jess Halliday

The frozen foods market is showing signs of a revival in the tough economic climate, with indications that consumers are switching back from higher-priced chilled foods to frozen alternatives in order to save costs and reduce waste.

Tyson pays fine in violation leading to worker death

Tyson Foods pleaded guilty yesterday to wilfully violating worker safety regulations that led to a worker’s death over five years ago in its River Valley Animal Foods (RVAF) plant in Arkansas, stated the US Justice Department.