'Fingernails are a breeding ground for pathogens'
A sanitation products company is challenging food industry professionals to check their hand hygiene and ensure it’s up to snuff.
Archives for August 20, 2013
Many organic farmers may be failing to label products: Study
New research from Greece suggests that many farmers are following organic farming rules and guidelines, but fail to provide the market with organically labelled goods.
NZ’s China access could help balance sheepmeat market
New Zealand’s recent access to China could restore balance to the turbulent international sheepmeat market, global meat bosses said in a meeting.
Pesticides found more in foreign fruit and veg, finds Danish study
Pesticide residues were more common in samples of imported fruit and vegetables than those of Danish origin, according to a study.
Toddler milk products not a waste of money or 'unnecessary', says UK industry
The British Specialist Nutrition Association (BSNA) has slammed a Which? consumer report that branded toddler milk products “unnecessary” and a waste of money.
Symphony on same hymn sheet with agreement for anti-microbial product
Symphony Environmental Technologies has signed a five year supply and marketing agreement with a division of Johnson & Johnson for anti-fungal and anti-bacterial technology for plastic applications.
Frozen food producer fights 27 OSHA citations
A Wisconsin frozen food producer plans to contest all 27 safety violations leveraged against its two production plants.
Controversial study claims BPA causes obesity
Children exposed to two chemicals used in food packaging are likely to be obese or show signs of diabetes than those with lower exposure, said a pediatrician from New York University.
Horse meat: Iceland ad banned by ASA
An ad from supermarket chain Iceland has been banned for questioning the Food Safety Authority of Ireland’s (FSAI)’s testing for horse meat in its burgers.
Genetics may play a role in sweetener perception
Genetically influenced responses to sweeteners may mean that food and beverage companies require a range of artificial sweeteners to accommodate different consumer tastes.
Nestlé opens €50m German pizza factory
Nestlé has opened a €50m pizza factory in Germany as part of an effort to strengthen its expertise in chilled and frozen foods, the company has said.