Food safety inspection presence unaffected by office closures - FSIS
US food safety and inspection efforts will not be hit, despite plans to close a third of Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) district offices, according to the US government.
Archives for January 12, 2012
EFSA should review ’growing up’ milks before regulations change, says EU infant foods group
The European Union should put the brakes on any mooted changes to rules governing milks targeting 1-3 year olds until a scientific review can be conducted, according to the EU group that represents infant food makers.
Urgent action needed to improve welfare in EU-Turkey livestock exports
Animal welfare organisations have asked the European Commission to suspend livestock trade between the EU and Turkey until transport conditions are improved.
Volatile dioxin debate rages as congressman attacks EPA radio silence
A senior congressman has hit back at what he claims is industry pressure on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and also attacked it for two decades of perceived food-dragging over its health reassessment of dioxin.
Global food preservatives market to grow at CAGR of 2.5% in next five years
The global food preservative market is set to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.5% in the next five years, according to a new report from Markets and Markets.
Irish food and drink exports up 12% in 2011
The value of Irish food and drink exports has increased by €1 billion, representing a 12% surge in 2011 and driving the country’s overall export revenue, according to Irish food board.
Strong Q1-Q3 for Agrana driven by sugar and starch segments
Favourable market trends and successful business strategies have driven strong profits in Agrana’s sugar and starch segments, creating 20.2% growth for the first three quarters of 2011|12, the CEO said.
DuPont reaches settlement in refrigerant patent protection action
DuPont confirmed it has reached a settlement with an Italian company after launching legal action to protect a patented refrigerant product used in commercial applications.
Microwaves effective in zapping Salmonella on fresh vegetables - study
Exposing fresh vegetables to short bursts of microwave energy can significantly reduce the presence of Salmonella Typhimurium, according to new research.
Bakery firms can seize on Scandinavian low-carb trend, says analyst
Bakery manufacturers can capitalise on an emerging Scandinavian dietary trend with new low-carb offerings, according to an analyst from Euromonitor International.