ConAgra, Mars and JBS staff join NACMCF panel
Members to the National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods (NACMCF) have been revealed for the 2015-2017 term.
Archives for June 23, 2015
European pig industry warned over potential ASF spread
African Swine Fever (ASF) could cross into Germany imminently, the European pig industry has been warned.
Ex-education director takes DG SANTE top spot
Xavier Prats Monne is to become the new general director of the European Commission’s health and food safety unit, DG SANTE, a position he takes on after the resignation of Paola Testori Coggi.
How effective is fortifying flour at reducing anaemia?
Fortifying flour with micronutrients is effective in decreasing national prevalence of anaemia, say researchers who looked at 32 different countries.
Unsustainable standards? Questioning the ethics of sustainable sourcing
A growing trend for sustainability certifications and on pack ‘branding’ could mean manufacturers are missing the wider point of sustainability issues and may confuse consumers so much they no longer care.
Partnerships and increased capacity will help us ride the protein wave: Cosucra
Cosucra will look to form new partnerships with suppliers of ‘complimentary ingredients’ and companies that can help to deliver better taste and functionality to its ingredients, as it looks to almost double turnover in the next five years.
High levels of inorganic arsenic in rice snacks, warns BfR
Industry must work to minimize levels of inorganic arsenic in rice and rice-based snacks as high levels pose a health risk to consumers, warns Germany’s Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR).
Meat body welcomes US-South Africa talks
The US Meat Export Federation (USMEF) has welcomed the news that trade officials from the US and South Africa are in talks to try to resolve the embargo on US beef and pork from the South African market.
‘Innovation has been key’ to booming free-from foods trend
Free-from foods are one of the hottest trends in the European health and wellness market, according to a Euromonitor analyst.
Miratorg to launch Russia’s largest beef genetics centre
LLC Bryansk Meat Company, a subsidiary of the country’s agricultural holding Miratorg, has disclosed plans to create the largest genetic centre for the breeding of seed bulls in Russia.
Just one-third of consumers claim to have a healthy diet
More than half of consumers (56%) have not changed their eating habits despite media coverage of high sugar content in many foods and drinks, according to a market research report.
Antibiotic-free - Is this the next ethical food label?
British meat has been found to contain MRSA and consumers are concerned. So would an antibiotic-free label reassure the public, or are there already enough ethical food labels?
Could plum be the new color of confectionery?
Supplier Sunsweet claims its plum ingredients could present a pathway to cleaner labels as safety concerns over caramel colors prompt confectionery manufacturers to look explore alternatives.
AOAC extends DuPont assay validation with single-stage enrichment media
DuPont’s BAX System for Listeria has had its validation extended to include a proprietary enrichment media, speeding up time to result.