Salmonella outbreak over but FDA investigation continues
An outbreak of Salmonella that sickened six people in five states from nut butter is over, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Archives for October 19, 2014
‘Poor value’ perception shaking UK water enhancer sales, Canadean suggests
A Canadean survey of 2,000 UK consumers found that 41% think liquid water enhancers from the likes of Robinsons, Oasis and Vimto are too pricey, casting doubt on the category’s growth prospects.
USDA’s poultry slaughter inspection rule becomes effective
The New Poultry Inspection System (NPIS) rule from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) becomes effective from today (October 20).
Norwegian government strikes deal with food vendors on salt in meat
Negotiations between grocery food chains in Norway and the country’s ministry of health have resulted in a landmark voluntary agreement under which food retailers will remove salt from ground beef and other minced meat products.
Premier Foods delivers ‘awful’ stock performance
Premier Foods has delivered “a truly awful 2014 stock performance”, despite making solid restructuring progress, said City analyst Shore Capital, ahead of the firm’s third-quarter trading results, due for release later this week.
Saudi milk exports beat Germany as production soars
Saudi Arabia’s milk exports now exceed Germany’s thanks to rapid development, with average export growth of 12.5% a year over the last decade, according to a Tetra Pak report.
What constitutes responsible investment in the food sector?
Global governments and the Committee on World Food Security (CFS) have agreed a set of principles to guide agricultural and food system investments.
Technovaa plans $68m packaging plant in Kizad
UAE packaging firm Technovaa has broken ground on a US$68m factory in Abu Dhabi’s Kizad free zone, boosting the firm’s regional exports.
Mongolia looks to ramp up supplies to Russia following Putin visit
Mongolia is ready for a 10-fold increase in beef exports to Russia, following recent preliminary agreements reached during a September visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin to the country.
MERS cases linked to camel milk – WHO
Four cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) have been linked to camel milk in Saudi Arabia, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
EU project seeks to improve GM food safety testing
An EU-funded project that aims to improve safety testing for genetically modified (GM) foods has published its first results.
Blinded by science? ‘Trivial’ information increases consumer trust
Trivial scientific information presented on packaging in the form of graphs or formulas can lead consumers to believe a product is more effective, according to new research.
Cocktail Candy: We're not marketing to kids
Belgian firm Candy Pack says it understands why some people might be "touchy" about the idea of alcohol-themed confectionery, but insists it isn't targeting children for its Cocktail Candy range.