Call for UK Eatwell Guide overhaul sparks 'real food' debate
A call for the new UK healthy eating guidelines to be completely overhauled has reignited debate among nutrition experts.
Archives for June 16, 2016
‘Make Europe's food healthier by 2017,’ Council tells member states
The Council of Health Ministers has called on member states to draw up national plans to improve Europe's food composition by the end of 2017.
Green packaging makes food seem healthier - but not for discerning organic shoppers
Discount shoppers believe a product tastes healthier if it comes in a 'healthy', green packaging - but organic shoppers have a more critical eye and are less affected by packaging, researchers have found.
India to bolster pork industry
Senior Punjabi government officials have visited UK pork factories to develop production methods, with India braced for a surge in meat demand.
Cert ID: Exporters to US must plan ahead to meet FSMA requirements
EU manufacturers exporting to the US should consider adding a FSMA module to their next audit to ensure they meet requirements, according to Cert ID.
Sports food is general food, says long-awaited Commission report
Sports food belongs under general food law not the upcoming Food for Specific Groups (FSG) regulation, the European Commission has concluded in a report that will leave industry opinion divided.
Biosensor developed to identify allergens faster
Canadian scientists have developed a nanotechnology and aptamer based biosensor to detect allergens such as peanut protein and gluten.
Ukrainan meat production grows in the face of headwind
Meat production in Urkaine increased marginally in the first five months of the year, according to the country’s State Statistical Service.
Latest EU protected meat names revealed
The European Commission has protected four more meat traditional products from Croatia, France, and Spain by adding them to the EU’s list of protected ‘geographical indications’.
Teen obesity a ‘significant predictor’ of liver disease in later life
Older teen males who are overweight or obese could be at a higher risk for liver disease later on in life, a study suggests.
Frutarom Savory Solutions launches listeria-fighting additive
Ingredients manufacturer Frutarom Savory Solutions has entered an additive onto the market, designed to reduce listeria contamination in cured meat.