GLOBAL FOOD SAFETY CONFERENCE 2014
Danone: How will we feed 9bn people?
A Danone France leader says providing a growing planet with a safe, sufficient food supply down the road is a challenge the industry must meet now.
Archives for February 27, 2014
ASA rejects ad compliant: Organic dairy, 'naturally' different?
The UK Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) has rejected complaints that an organic milk promotion was misleading in its implication that high-protein dairy cow diets were not natural.
DAIRYREPORTER.COM EXCLUSIVE
DSM 'clean taste' lactase enzyme granted European patent
DSM’s lactose-free dairy ingredient Maxilact has been granted a European patent - giving the company exclusive permission to market "clean taste" arylsulfatase-free lactase enzymes in the region until 2026.
EU health alert service warns of Brazil E.coli meat contamination cases
The European Union’s (EU) RASFF food safety alert service has warned of E.coli being detected in Brazilian meat cargoes exported to Europe.
Sud de France launches WineHub to tap lucrative export markets
An online hub that connects wine sellers from the Languedoc Roussillon region of Southern France with national and international buyers was launched this week.
Beyond bread: Gluten-free potential in beer and pizza
Gluten-free bakery still offers plenty of opportunity in Europe, but beer, pizza and prepared meals are the most untapped segment of the cereal-containing products, according to a Mintel analyst.
How nutritious are gluten-free foods?
One of the main drivers of the gluten-free market is a desire for healthier diets and better nutrition – as opposed to medical need – but how healthy is the nutritional profile of typical gluten-free foods?
Benefits of breast milk over infant formula ‘overstated’: Study
Breast milk may be no more beneficial than infant formula for 10 of 11 long-term health and wellbeing outcomes traditionally associated with breastfeeding, US researchers have claimed.
Sat fat linked to increased levels of dangerous abdominal fat
The fat composition of food not only influences cholesterol levels and the risk of cardiovascular disease but also governs where the fat will be stored in the body, say researchers.
Carbon nanotube sensor detects food dyes
A sensor that detects some synthetic organic food dyes has been created by Iranian researchers.
France increases intake of UK beef
The amount of UK beef imported by France went up 8% last year, according the latest figures from UK levy body Eblex.
US agricultural group to visit Middle East and Europe
A trade mission made of agricultural leaders from around the US is en route to the Middle East and Europe in a bid to develop further export opportunities for beef, pork and lamb.
Candyking withdraws in ‘unprofitable’ Central European markets
Scandinavian pick & mix firm Candyking has decided to close businesses in Slovakia, Hungary and the Czech Republic to focus its efforts on Poland.
EDITOR'S COMMENT
History of Violence: Why Diageo should ditch cutthroat Captain Morgan
Diageo should ditch lucrative rum brand Captain Morgan altogether since the real life Captain left an orgy of bloodshed and violence across the Caribbean, Ben Bouckley argues.