Dispatches from IFT 2012 Las Vegas
IFT 2012 new product round-up: Salt and fat reduction
Salt and fat reduction and flavour masking are major trends among new products at the IFT 2012 trade show in Las Vegas.
Archives for June 28, 2012
Scotland unable to stomach UK reforms as it creates break-away food safety agency
Scotland has created a stand-alone food safety agency as a backlash against the UK Government decision in 2010 to split the functions of the body and over concerns about toxic relations between its meat industry and London-based inspectors
Olympics ‘once in a lifetime opportunity’ for biobased packaging – NNFCC
The Olympics offers brand owners and waste management firms the chance to build on sustainable packaging made from plants according to bioeconomy consultancy group the National Non-Food Crops Centre (NNFCC).
Are all calories equal for weight loss? Not so say researchers
‘All calories are not created equal’ according to new research that suggests certain diets help to burn more energy than others.
Dispatches from IFT 2012 Las Vegas
Kalsec prepares for rise in adulteration cases
Kalsec has refined its methods for detecting adulteration of essential oils in preparation for a coming rise in cases, particularly in the area of garlic- and onion derived oils.
Moldova aims for EU market
Moldova is seeking to dramatically increase exports of meat and meat products to EU countries this year, in response to a failing domestic market.
Russia to lift EU import ban
Russia’s veterinary services have announced that the ban on imports of livestock from the EU will soon be partly lifted.
Ecolab scoops IFT innovation award
Ecolab has picked up an innovation award at the annual IFT expo for its residual antimicrobial coatings used by food and beverage processors.
Expert warns of illegal GM Papaya on EU market
The food and fruit industries to be vigilant against a banned variety of genetically modified papaya coming into the EU from Thailand, say experts.
FoodNavigator's IFT round-up: New products, innovation, and the hottest new trends
The FoodNavigator team scoured the show for all the latest news and views at IFT 2012 in Las Vegas. Here are our top picks.