BAM! Seward unveils lab blender for large volume food testing
Seward has launched a laboratory blender designed for large volume food testing procedures, such as the US FDA's Bacteriological Analytical Manual (BAM).
Archives for July 5, 2015
Should companies use social media to deal with a food scandal?
Social media can be a company’s best friend for communicating to consumers - but the tables can quickly turn when consumers talk back. So should food companies get hashtag-happy when dealing with sensitive issues such as food scandals?
HKScan Finland in slaughterhouse acquisition
HKScan Finland has acquired a 50% stake in Paimion Teurastamo’s slaughterhouse, owned by the Turku-based Kaivon Liha Kaunismaa Oy, which will retain the remaining share.
Campden BRI retains RPA food authenticity contract
Campden BRI will analyse a range of products for authenticity after reatining a contract from the Rural Payments Agency (RPA).
The psychology of the adventurous - and unadventurous - eater
Neophiles, foodies or adventurous eaters? There may not be one catch-all term but adventurous eaters share common personality and lifestyle traits – allowing researchers to identify ways to get the less adventurous to try new foods.
EFSA triples approved stevia limit for hot drinks
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has approved the use of stevia-derived sweeteners at up to 29 mg per litre in hot drinks, following a request from Tata Global Beverages GB Ltd.
EFSA health claims
Table salt replacer not proven to lower blood pressure
EFSA has rejected a German health claim submission that a table salt replacer could significantly lower blood pressure even though a clinical trial showed significant results.
Pork firm APK-Invest hit by Ukraine conflict
Ukraine’s largest pork producer APK-Invest continues to suffer losses due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine’s eastern region, where the company’s largest assets are located. Direct losses from the conflict are estimated at UAH40 million (US$1.8m),...
Asda loses £500,000 a week as bread sales fall
Asda is losing £500,000 a week in plant bread sales, as consumers continue to turn away from the traditional sliced loaf, according to the retailer’s senior category buying manager Emily Peck.
Cartoons and kid-friendly brands could encourage healthy eating
Food companies have long understood that cartoon characters and kid-friendly brand names encourage children to choose certain products – but their efficacy is not limited to junk foods, say researchers.
Study linking sugary drinks to high death tolls ‘cannot show cause and effect,’ say industry bodies
Industry bodies around the globe have slammed a US study which attributes 184,000 deaths a year to sugary drinks, saying its authors fail to show cause and effect or prove a direct link with beverages.
European food industry calls for ‘urgent agreement’ on climate change
European industry association FoodDrinkEurope has called for an ambitious global climate deal to help justify investment in low carbon technologies, it said in a report released at Expo Milano last week.
Cooperl responds to contaminated meat fine
French pig cooperative Cooperl has expressed regret over a €150,000 fine it received from a court in France for handling contaminated meat, but stressed the court dismissed several charges against it.
Bühler looking at applications for ebeam technology
The Comet Group and Bühler are to work together to develop applications based on ebeam technology.
Russian import blacklist decision on lactose-free 'doesn't change much': Valio
The exclusion of "specialized" lactose-free milk and dairy products from Russia's Western food import blacklist "doesn't change much," says Finnish dairy, Valio.
Nestlé to open $120m food processing plant in Dubai, creating 400 jobs
Nestlé is investing $120m in a 175,000m² manufacturing facility in Dubai to produce Nescafé coffee and Maggi products, creating 400 jobs.