Areas of action to prevent foodborne illness identified at BfR conference
A panel of scientists have identified hygiene, diagnostic methods and outbreak investigations as key areas that need action to prevent foodborne infections.
Archives for November 27, 2012
John West rolls out can tracking scheme
John West has rolled out its Can Tracker scheme to include salmon, mackerel and sardine products by 2013, building on the launch of the service for tuna in 2011.
Special edition: Free-from foods
Reflecting allergen risk with food labelling: ‘Free from’ and ‘may contain’
Hospital admissions for children with severe allergic reactions have increased seven-fold in the past decade – so how should food makers ensure labels reflect different levels of risk when a food may not be 100% allergen-free?
Stevia has ‘fundamentally changed the sweetener market’: ISC president
Consumers around the world are embracing the zero-calorie, natural credentials of stevia-derived sweeteners – and the European market is about to take off, according to Zanna McFerson, president of the International Stevia Council (ISC).
CFIA shutters plant linked to listeria risk
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has suspended the licence of a meat processing company after finding listeria monocytogenes on the sleeve of an employee.
Cherkizovo grows processed meats production
Russian processing giant Cherkizovo Group has extended its ham and deli operations in Russia’s Kaliningrad region.
Organic claims leave a sour taste when it comes to functional health, says study
Organic logos and claims generally have positive effects on consumers, but even the most positive supporter has negative inferences towards organic products when they are judged on functional health benefits, suggest researchers.
Damaged packaging is massive consumer turn-off
Damaged packaging hugely deters consumers from buying products at full price and often puts them off purchasing them at all, according to fresh UK research from Canadean.
NEWS IN BRIEF
Exports and overseas growth drive Volac profits
Dairy nutrition firm Volac has reported an operating profit increase of nearly 40% for the year ending February 2012, citing the impact of increased exports and improved profits from overseas operations.
Agropur to invest $100m in US whey processing
Canadian dairy processor Agropur plans to invest more than $100m in a US whey processing facility to increase the plant’s capacity and upgrade existing technology.
Greencore reports ‘breakthrough year’
Chilled food manufacturer Greencore has reported “a breakthrough year”, with revenue up 44.5% to £1,161.9M due to acquisitions and “business momentum”, for the full year to September 28 2012.
Thermo Scientific unveils x-ray machine with no lead curtains
The touchless x-ray inspection system reduces product damage due to its design and the lack of lead curtains, according to Thermo Scientific.