US recalls 8.7m pounds of ‘unwholesome’ beef
A California beef processor is in hot water with the USDA for processing “diseased and unsound” animals without federal inspection.
Archives for February 10, 2014
‘Misleading’ to single out sugar as a lead cause of obesity, says AB Sugar
Sugar has had a bad press recently, especially after campaign group Action on Sugar formed to tackle ‘hidden’ sugars in processed foods last month – but sugar industry proponents claim it should not be singled out as a leading culprit in the obesity crisis.
Meal times may have significant impact on liver fats and metabolism: Mouse data
Alterations to meal times may have a significant effect on the levels of triglycerides in the liver, according to new research that links such effects to a range of metabolic conditions.
Miratorg to boost production of semi-finished products in Kaliningrad
The largest pork producer in Russia, Miratorg Company, plans to boost production at its plant in Kaliningrad Oblast by 60% to 35,000t over the coming year, the company has announced.
MEPs and Commission clash over pigmeat and poultry labelling
A political struggle has broken out over planned new European Union (EU) origin labelling rules for pigmeat and poultry – which could delay their entry into law.
Danish government considers dropping VAT on organic meats
Denmark’s ministry of agriculture (MoA) is examining a proposal, supported by the country’s farming, retailing and consumer groups, to abolish VAT on organic products, including meat. The ministry is expected to deliver a decision once Prime Minister...
Al Dahra plans $150m rice mill for Abu Dhabi
Al Dahra Agriculture will build a US$150m basmati rice processing facility it announced this week, as regional firms work to secure basmati imports.
Novel foods fall through Trading Standards' net
Trading Standards (TS) don’t have the resources to check for the potentially dangerous unapproved novel foods illegally on sale on the UK market, it has emerged.
Private equity fund to focus on Middle East food industry
Al Mal Capital has become the first financial firm to launch a private equity fund focused solely on the food and beverage sector in the Middle East.
Canada unveils database to tackle food safety
Canada has launched an online database to help the food industry identify and address safety hazards.
Pomegranate juice sugar shock: UK adults understate levels by 500%+
UK adults drastically underestimated sugar levels in fruit juices and smoothies by 48% on average and significantly overestimated content in energy drinks and CSDs says a hard-hitting comment in The Lancet.
Laser tech to detect pathogens without damaging colonies
A laser optical sensor has been created to screen pathogen colonies on an agar plate without damaging the colonies.
Fewer food inspections ‘encourage food fraud’
Fewer local authority inspections of food businesses are encouraging food fraud, warns the boss of the West Yorkshire Food Control Laboratory, after its tests recently revealed more than a third of food and drink products sampled were fake.
Devil's in the detail: Concha Y Toro thrilled with Russian Standard win
South America’s largest wine producer Concha Y Toro says its new long-term distribution deal with Russian Standard presents it with a ‘huge growth opportunity’.
Middle East a ripe market for baby food makers
Demand for baby food in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region has grown phenomenally over the past few years, with growth expected to spiral over the next three years, a new report has suggested.
Wellbeing to bring Nom and Creative Nature products to Middle East
Wellbeing International has secured exclusive rights to distribute products from UK-based Nom Foods and Creative Nature across the Middle East.
What do the eco heretics mean for GM golden rice?
Dr Patrick Moore – Greenpeace founding member and GM defector – represents a fear that lurks in the heart of all ideologists: Am I on the right side of the fence? Am I the goodie or the baddie?
Special edition: Gluten-free
Four gluten-free myths debunked
Few topics can spark a more spirited debate these days than gluten, and yet, as the Whole Grains Council/Oldways points out, misconceptions abound when it comes to gluten—especially within the larger scope of whole grains.