EHL introduces organic smoked Spanish paprika to UK range
EHL Ingredients has added organic smoked Spanish paprika to its product range in the UK, on the back of increased interest in Spanish-style tapas dishes.
Archives for June 19, 2013
‘Snowball effect’ sees English wines shake off unfavorable reputation
Mintel senior drinks analyst Chris Wisson predicts that English wine sales could exceed £50m ($77m) within a few years, as product quality continually improves and unfair perceptions of inferiority diminish.
EC to extend food safety inspection charges
Food processors could face soaring costs for official inspections as a consequence of the European Commission’s (EC’s) attempt to standardise ‘official controls’ governing food safety regulation across the EU.
Europe risks being left behind on GM technology, says UK minister
Europe risks being left behind the rest of the world unless it adopts genetically modified (GM) crops, the UK environment minister Owen Paterson is expected to say this morning.
You can't play chicken with Campylobacter: Dutch RIVM suggests critical levels
A government research institute in The Netherlands says that setting critical limits for the presence of Campylobacter bacteria on chicken meat of 1000 cfu per gram would reduce human disease cases by two thirds, although it may cost the poultry industry...
Green groups oppose MP’s call for GM
Environmental groups have rejected UK politicians’ calls for a greater adoption of GM technology in order to feed the world’s growing population.
Social media: The B2B money maker?
Social media is an extremely powerful brand-building tool that engages consumers, but it can also be a platform for strong business relationships and revenue generation, an expert says.
Special edition: All-natural: How clean is your label?
Natural flavors: Consumer purchasing habits don’t always reflect their preferences, but natural flavors are still growing
Consumer preference for natural flavors - seen in market research data – does not always translate into product purchasing, but the future still looks very rosy for natural flavors, say industry experts.
‘Clear labelling’ can address chia oil allergy concerns: UK FSA
Chia oil can safely enter EU markets for the first time as long as potential allergenic effects are labelled, the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has concluded in a draft EU novel foods opinion.
Crop yield trends insufficient to feed the world in 2050: Study
Several studies have suggested that global food production needs to double by 2050 if we are to feed a growing population – but this will not be possible if current trends continue, according to new research.
Russia resumes exports to Georgia
By mid-July, Russia will be entitled to restart exports of meat products to Georgia. The agreement was reached on 18 June during bilateral negotiations between the two countries, which will resume trade relations for the first time since the war in 2008,...
CFIA lays down law as it suspends operations of two food firms
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has stretched its regulatory muscle through suspending the licence of two firms.