FSIS takes a closer look at molecular subtyping
Subtying methods under development and mooted for the future have been analysed by the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
Archives for March 12, 2014
Mars commits to palm oil deforestation policy
Mars has committed to ending deforestation associated with its palm oil supply by the end of 2015, becoming the latest multinational to do so, alongside Unilever and Nestlé, among others.
The FoodNavigator Forum
How does sugar affect health? Find out at FoodNavigator’s Sugar Debate: Separating Fact from Fiction
Sugar – at least in excess – has been blamed for everything from heart disease to obesity and cancers in recent months. But is it as bad as all that?
UK meat imports up, according to Meat Promotion Wales
Meat imports into the UK market during 2013 rose, according to figures from Welsh meat bosses, although those increases are unlikely to be repeated during 2014.
Acquisitions ahead for Symrise amid Diana bid rumours
Symrise has recorded new highs in 2013, growing sales by 6% and EBITDA by 10%, while reports claim that the flavour and fragrance firm has made a bid for the Diana Group.
Polish-Russian joint venture to open pig farm in Russia
A joint venture set up by Polish and Russian investors is planning to open a new pig farm in Krasnodar Krai, in the south of Russia, said Marek Ociepka, head of the Moscow-based WPHI, the foreign trade and investment arm of Poland’s Foreign Ministry.
Nestlé focuses on healthy reduction in commitments review
Reduction of salt, sugars, trans fat and total fat is a key focus area for Nestlé in efforts to meet its nutrition commitments, according to its latest annual report, "Nestlé in Society 2013".
Europain 2014
Weiss powder praline aims to cut waste
Powder praline will help confectioners cut waste and save production time previously lost with paste separation, says French chocolate maker Weiss.
Intertek opens UK lab for faster turnaround times
Intertek has opened a UKAS accredited food laboratory in Derbyshire, UK which will focus on providing results in quick turnaround times for microbiological testing requirements.
‘Weak’ evidence for red meat link with cancer, scientists claim
Studies linking red meat with colorectal cancer have led to dietary advice to cut meat intakes – but there are still scientific uncertainties in the evidence, according to a review published in Meat Science.
SPECIAL NEWSLETTER: CONVEYORS
Speedy sanitation guards against deadly downtime
Downtime is death for food producers; according to one conveyor expert, making sanitation quick and easy can save the day.
McDonald’s accreditation boosts MAXStick labels kudos
MAXStick Products, which makes liner-free thermal labels for the food service and reusable plastic containers, has received certification on McDonald’s Supplier Workplace Accountability Audit.
tna sells its first intelli-flav 3 CLS into US and Iraq
‘There are less preconceived perceptions in the Middle East’
tna has sold the first of its intelli-flav 3 closed-loop slurry (CLS) seasoning technology to the US and Iraq.