UK meat exports rise 22% in 2011
UK exports of livestock products rose 22% in 2011, reaching £2.3bn, according to industry levy bodies Eblex and Bpex.
Archives for April 2, 2012
PepsiCo on nutrient profiling: “We are operating in a legal vacuum”
Three years late and seeking further extensions, nutrient profiles remain the missing link in the European Union’s new health claim regime. Frustrated stakeholders say the time to decide is nigh.
Enzyme can prolong bread shelf life up to two weeks, claims Mühlenchemie
German firm Mühlenchemie has developed a baking enzyme that it claims can increase the shelf life of bread by up to two weeks.
Managing weight is about more than energy balance or ‘bad foods’, warn experts
Weight management is more far more complex than cutting out a few ‘bad’ foods or balancing energy in and energy out, according to a new consensus paper.
French industry to appeal ‘unjustified’ ban on GM maize
French maize growers and seed companies have appealed a ban on the cultivation of Monsanto’s genetically modified maize to the country's highest court, arguing that the ban is unjustified and economically harmful.
‘Spice spice baby’: Possible price hikes loom for premium vanilla ice cream?
Steep hikes in world prices for black vanilla could mean higher production costs for premium ice cream makers, according to commodity analyst Mintec, which is advising ice cream producers to book their contracts for the spice now.
Produce Salmonella ‘rebound’ ability highlights need for unbroken cold chain - researcher
The potential for Salmonella populations to “rebound” on produce in humid conditions before and after washing bolsters the need for uninterrupted cold storage, according to research.
Meat industry needs fresh approach to packaging, says expert
Meat packaging needs to step up a gear and shift away from simple functionality and start adding value to the category, a leading packaging expert told visitors to Anuga FoodTec.