Denmark plans to halve antibiotic use in pigs
The Danish Pig Research Centre is looking to halve the use of antibiotic tetracycline in pigs by the end of 2015, through a new action plan.
Archives for October 28, 2014
Gulfood Manufacturing 2014
Linx Printing Technologies: ‘The economic recovery is not as strong, or as widespread, as many people would like’
The economic recovery is not as strong, or as widespread, as many people would like and producers are looking to drive their products into industries or countries which may have different coding and marking requirements, either legislative or...
Gulfood Manufacturing 2014
Philibert Savours to expand in Brazil
Philibert Savours, a French food processing firm, is expanding in Brazil and wants to create an Advisory Service for products such as sourdough.
Around a third of consumers want high-fiber white bread, finds Sensus
UK consumers are interested in healthier baked goods high in fiber but low in sugar and calories, particularly high-fiber white bread, according to a survey.
Can biotechnology help produce a new generation of natural sweeteners?
While the technological, commercial, and social challenges to the successful development of biotechnology capable of large-scale high-potency sweetener production are considerable, so are the potential benefits to society, say researchers.
EU food fraud alert tool to be rolled out early next year
A new food fraud alert tool should be deployed early next year, to work alongside other new strategies to help prevent crimes such as the horsemeat mislabelling scandal, officials from the European Commission’s directorate general for health and...
FQN will be reporting from the event on 5-6 November
Lab Innovations ready to go under the microscope
An increase in exhibitors and international visitors will be on show at Lab Innovations next week, according to the show’s organisers.
Gulfood Manufacturing 2014
Bühler: ‘Biological hazards are the game changers of the dry food industry’
Food Safety, in particular biological hazards are the game changers of the dry food industry, according to Bühler.
‘We want to democratise spirulina’, says blue water start-up
Start-up firm Springwave says it wants to bring spirulina to the masses with its blue bottled water.
Gulfood Manufacturing 2014
Modular factory systems gaining momentum in Pakistan and India
United Food Technology (UFT), in Germany is launching its modular factory system FiaB (Factory-in-a-Box) at Gulfood Manufacturing in Dubai (November 9-11).
Bunge commits to deforestation-free palm oil
Agribusiness giant Bunge is the latest multinational company to commit to deforestation-free palm oil supply – going beyond the requirements for RSPO membership.
FSSC 22000 adds Food QMS certification
FSSC 22000 has added a separate module for the certification of Food Quality Management Systems (QMS), based on ISO 9001, to its existing auditing and certification structure.
BPA added to list of chemicals for assessment
Bisphenol A (BPA) has been added to a list of chemicals for assessment by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
WHO calls for standardised nutrition labelling
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called for a more unified approach to front-of-pack nutrition labelling.
Gulfood Manufacturing 2014
‘Unprecedented market demand’ for processing and packaging in the Middle East
Rising populations, increased disposable income, and government initiatives to safeguard the food supply is making the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) area attractive for investment, according to Gulfood Manufacturing.
Rebel Kitchen celebrates Tesco listings in mission for healthy snacks
Start down with the kids: ‘It’s one of the best decisions we made as a brand’
Rebel Kitchen is launching its children’s coconut ‘mylks’ in Tesco this week, just 10 months after CEO and entrepreneur Tamara Arbib started the business.
Older consumers are least likely to follow a high-protein diet: Canadean
Only 10% of consumers aged 55+ are likely to actively try to include more protein in their diet, according to a recent report from Canadean.
Israel poultry control weakened by ‘discrepancies’
The Israeli control system for poultry products to the EU is weakened by some discrepancies between EU legislation and standards in the country, according to the Food and Veterinary Office (FVO).