Sandwich firm hit with FDA action
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) wants to stop Scotty’s Inc. from preparing and distributing tuna sandwiches as it believes them to be adulterated.
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Russia claims to have covered its meat deficit
Russia claims to have completely covered the deficit in meat – in particular pork – that appeared in the domestic market after the ban on certain food imports in August this year, said Russian agriculture minister Nikolai Fyodorov at a meeting of the...
Welsh meat body recognises Monoprix managers
Retail staff in French stores have been rewarded for their efforts in promoting Welsh Lamb.
The 5 biggest legal issues for the food industry next year
Legal firm Roythornes, whose clients include Adams, Geest, Quenby Stilton, Univeg Katope, TMI Foods and the Cornish Pasty Company, is an advisor to the UK food and drink industry.
Chocolate shortage ‘overstated in the extreme’, says ICCO
The International Cocoa Organization has quelled media reports of a chocolate crisis in 2020 and says there are sufficient cocoa stocks for the next five years.
Future foods could mimic exercise benefits, claim Nestlé scientists
Future food and nutritional products could use the enzyme AMPK to mimic the effects of exercise on metabolism, Nestlé researchers have claimed.
Salt reduction not a priority for UK consumers, finds LoSalt survey
UK consumers prioritise reducing fat and sugar intake ahead of salt, according to a consumer survey conducted by Klinge Foods, the producer of LoSalt.
How important is saltiness when reducing salt?
Many different approaches have been taken to reducing salt, from mineral-based salt replacers to gradual reduction to alter consumer preference – but some ignore salty flavour altogether.
Master mix reduces time to results – Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific has launched a master mix optimized for pathogen detection in samples with high levels of inhibitors.
Sales of loose and bagged tea up 5.9% in 2013, hitting $1.8 billion, ABC report finds
Sales of herbal and other teas increased by 5.9% in the United States in 2013, capping off a decade of solid growth, according to a market report by the American Botanical Council. It was ABC’s first such report on the tea sector.
Not just for flavour: Herbs and spices backed for heart health
Antioxidant-rich spices and herbs could help to improve triglyceride concentrations and other blood lipids, according to new research.
SLIPS technology commercialised and BASF partnership formed
A novel coating technology that repels liquids and solids will be commercialised after the creation of start-up, SLIPS Technologies (STI), and BASF has already invested in the company.
NSF International recognised by SQFI
NSF International has been awarded SQF Certification Body of the Year at the Quality Achievement Awards ceremony.
Companies cannot expect consumers to pay for sustainability
Companies cannot expect consumers to pay for sustainable food supply chains, a report has found.