Bad year for French lamb imports
French imports of lamb have fallen dramatically over the past six months and consumption has also declined, but production has hit record levels.
Archives for August 1, 2016
Fera uses WGS to find OriGen of bacterial contamination
Fera Science has launched a service using Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) to identify the source and trace the route of bacterial contamination.
LGC work to help ensure consumers are not sold water at price of poultry meat
LGC is attempting to establish the uptake of water in chicken raised and processed in the European Union as part of measures to ensure consumers are not sold water at the price of poultry meat.
Product recalls cause a ripple effect, says Wish Farms’ owner
Product recalls cause a ripple effect costing everyone from the farmer to the grocery store, according to the owner of Wish Farms.
‘Anti-blood clot’ fermented soybean extract safe, says EFSA
A fermented soybean extract that claims to help prevent blood clots is safe for use in food supplements, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has concluded following a novel food application from a Japanese company that sparked member state concerns.
Major Dutch retailer to cut sugar across its private label range
The Netherlands’ biggest retailer, Albert Heijn, has pledged to reduce the sugar in its private label products by between 10 to 40% and will introduce a colour-coded branding system for its soft drinks.
Food texture insights could boost appeal and satiety qualities
Research into how food viscosity and hardness are determined may provide the food industry with insights into how to enhance the texture of foods, adding to their appeal and satiety.
When is it best to introduce complementary feeding for infants? Commission asks EFSA
The European Commission has asked the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) to update its scientific opinion on the appropriate age for introduction of complementary feeding for infants.
DISPATCHES FROM IFT
Trends in fats and oils: It's all about minimal processing, novel ingredients & changing the plant's genetic profile
Consumers are confused over the healthiness of saturated fats, worried about chemical contaminants in processed oils and turned off by labels cluttered with additives to extend shelf and fry life. So what are the options? At this year’s IFT,...
New UK grocery product launches falling in face of supermarket price wars
The number of new UK grocery product launches has dropped by 13% in the face of supermarket price wars and food is the worst hit, according to a new IRI report.
New Salmonella cases prompt investigation in Finland
Two new cases of Salmonella enteritidis are being investigated in Finland after an earlier outbreak linked to imported organic mung bean sprouts.
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Kellogg spices up breakfast range with Pop-Tarts and Special K limited-editions
Kellogg has unveiled a raft of limited-edition products to tap the arrival of the fall season.