Global mapping can help reduce El Nino crop losses
New global mapping techniques will help to better track and predict the effects of El Nino and La Nina on crop yields, say researchers
Archives for May 22, 2014
Listeria woes behind 7-ton hummus recall
Food processing firm Lansal is voluntarily recalling hummus manufactured for Target and Trader Joe’s due to Listeria concerns.
China makes waves in international meat market
Demand for meat in China is soaring with exports to the country growing rapidly, according to the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF).
Fermented stevia: Cargill and Evolva hit ‘technical milestone’
Cargill and Evolva Holding SA have announced the achievement of a technical milestone in their joint development program of fermentation-based minor steviol glycosides - the compounds responsible for the sweet taste in the stevia leaf.
Weigh in on FDA food import rules
Food firms only have a few more days to weigh in on a rule requires companies to give a heads up on imported edibles; an expert from SGS offers advice on the particulars and the potential impact on processing firms worldwide.
EFSA invites comments on draft allergy evaluation
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is inviting comments on a draft scientific opinion for the evaluation of allergenic foods and food ingredients for labelling purposes.
Own-label ready meals lack innovation, Bingham and Jones
Retailers need to be bolder with their own-label ready meals and stop relying on the basics, such as spaghetti Bolognese and lasagne, former food industry rivals Jonny Bingham and David Jones have said.