Food firms fail to deliver supply chain goals, says research
Businesses are failing to deliver their goals because they have too many supply chain priorities.
Archives for March 30, 2014
Political conflict impacts Russian ingredients event
Political instability in the wake of Russia’s annexation of Crimea from strife-torn Ukraine negatively impacted an ingredients event in Moscow in March, according to leading supplier BASF.
Romania to export sheepmeat to China
Romanian Deputy Prime Minister Liviu Dragnea has announced plans by China to launch imports of sheep meat from Romania following last year’s signing of two agreements to export Romanian pork and cattle to the Chinese market.
Dutch Safety Board report finds deficiencies in meat supply chain
The Dutch Safety Board (DSB) has published a damning report on ‘Risks in the meat supply chain’, claiming the industry has "numerous deficiencies" when it comes to food hygiene.
Antimicrobial resistance differs ‘greatly’ between member states
Salmonella and Campylobacter are showing significant resistance to common antimicrobials, according to an EU report.
Waste date beans- from eco coffee alternative to beyond
An Israeli company that has released a range of coffee alternatives made from roasted date kernel, says the waste material has potential as a sustainable food and drink ingredient stretching far beyond this initial creation.
Foodborne pathogens feel force of US army
A US army research centre is developing a portable food safety sensor to capture and detect foodborne pathogens.
User experience driving consistent product delivery
The ease of product removal and the amount dispensed are primary concerns of manufacturers, according to Stable Micro Systems.
Don’t tax my soda! Study shows consumers put choice first
First Lady Michelle Obama has called it “liquid sugar” and the World Health Organization warns that much of our sugar intake is “hidden” in processed food and beverages such as soda (a 12-ounce can contains 10 teaspoons). As public health officials...
EFSA says use of peroxyacetic acid would not cause toxicity concerns
The European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA’s) scientific panel has suggested that using solutions containing peroxyacetic acid (PAA) to reduce contamination from pathogens on poultry carcases and meat would not pose toxicity concerns.
Court upholds country-of-origin meat labels
A US appeals court has ruled to keep in place regulations requiring country-of-origin labels on packaged meats.
New investment club aims to grow UK SMEs
A new investment club has launched in the UK aimed at small to medium sized businesses in the food and drink industry looking to raise capital to grow their business.
Diet drinks may be linked to heart trouble in older women
Postmenopausal women who drink two or more diet drinks a day may be more likely to have a heart attack, stroke or other cardiovascular problems, according to new research.