Bomb warning forces Barry Callebaut to temporarily close plant
A bomb alert has forced Barry Callebaut to temporarily close a factory in Dijon, France that it recently agreed to sell.
Archives for November 9, 2012
New concerns over UK live exports
UK animal welfare organisation the RSPCA has raised fresh concerns over the conditions of animals being exported from Ramsgate port.
Ukraine increases poultry exports
In September, the volume of Ukraine’s poultry exports exceeded the volume of its imports for the first time since it gained independence 21 years ago.
FACET: New risk management tool for additives, flavourings and food contact materials
A new risk management tool for flavouring substances, additives and food contact materials is due to be completed in the coming weeks, drawing together data on food chemical occurrence, concentration and food intake, says Dr Tracy McCrorie of the...
Kampffmeyer asks: What does clean label mean to consumers?
More than three-quarters of European consumers want foods without chemical additives and most say they are willing to pay more for additive-free foods, according to a new survey carried out on behalf of Kampffmeyer Food Innovation.
EFSA event marks 10th anniversary
Hundreds of the world’s leading food safety experts gathered in Parma earlier this week to attend a two-day food safety event.
EFSA health claim opinion
Rejected: EFSA tells Glanbia its whey “weight loss peptides” claim is “not characterised”
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has rejected Irish dairy and ingredients giant Glanbia’s claim that its Prolibra whey-peptide ingredient can reduce body fat, failing the claim on characterisation grounds that dogged 100s of probiotic submissions.
Swiss cheese culture cuts ripening time and boosts taste – Chr. Hansen
Chr. Hansen has developed a new Swiss cheese culture which makes it possible to reduce ripening time, cuts costs, and produce products with a milder, less pungent flavour.
Insignia Technologies targets global expansion after funding boost
Insignia Technologies has targeted global expansion after receiving funding for its product range used in food packaging to minimise food waste.
EFSA seeks to strengthen risk assessment
The European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA) tenth anniversary scientific conference on risk assessment concluded yesterday with a call for better communication and more ‘fit-for-purpose’ risk assessment tools.