UK sees further bird flu outbreak
A low pathogenic form of avian influenza has been discovered in chickens at a farm in Hampshire, UK.
Archives for February 3, 2015
‘Fastest-growing US soda brand’ DRY Soda hails dawn of the soda sommelier
The CEO of America’s fastest-growing soda brand DRY Soda says the brand’s relatively low sugar content and a focus on food matching and ‘culinary flavors’ are helping it crack exclusive US restaurant accounts.
EU project develops protein supplements from food waste streams
EU funded project APROPOS has developed a range of sustainable co-stream products using food industry waste, including protein supplements from fish discards and rapeseed.
Lost clip board? Not any more thanks to Detectamet
Detectamet has launched stainless steel wall mounted clip board holders, claiming they improve efficiency, tidiness and hygiene.
Prepare for legislation to tackle obesity, Euromonitor warns industry
Tighter legislation seems inevitable in order to cut calories and reduce obesity rates, according to a new analysis from Euromonitor International.
Inspectors raise food safety concerns with pilot program - GAP
Food safety concerns have been raised by government inspectors taking part in an inspection pilot program, according to an advocacy organisation.
EFSA must revise its conflict of interest rules: European Ombudsman
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has been told to revise its conflict of interest rules, after the European Ombudsman received complaints that GM working group members failed to provide full details of their indirect financial relationships with...
ANSES calls for scientists
The French food agency ANSES is recruiting scientists to renew five of its expert committees and five working groups.
RSSL: Peanut protein recalls shows testing validation need
Suppliers and manufacturers must work with labs to ensure robust sampling plans and appropriate testing, according to RSSL, after undeclared peanut proteins were found in cumin, prompting allergy concerns and recalls.
High temperature cooking may increase Alzheimer’s risk
Large intakes of foods cooked at high temperatures could increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease.
3M Listeria assays additional AOAC approval
3M Food Safety’s assays to detect Listeria monocytogenes and Listeria species have been approved for the AOAC Official Method of Analysis (OMA method).
‘Ohmic heating’ method backed for natural colour production
The use of ohmic heating technologies, which pass electrical currents through foods to heat them, could provide opportunities for the industrial scale production of natural food colourants, researchers have suggested.
Lithuania eyes increase in meat exports to Muslim countries
The approval of non-stun slaughter in the second half of 2014 should open the doors for Lithuanian producers to increase their business with Muslim countries.
BeverageDaily Personality of the Year 2014! Lukas von Grebmer, Six Beverages
The virtual hustings are over, the voting is done and dusted, and we’re thrilled to announce that Lukas von Grebmer from Six Beverages is BeverageDaily.com Personality of the Year 2014!