Smuggling claim as Russia seizes 92 tonnes of meat
Russia’s veterinary watchdog Rosselkhoznadzor has launched an investigation into meat smuggling after it seized 92 tonnes (t) of meat and seafood in the Novosibirsk region.
Archives for November 14, 2016
DSM prepares to bring fermented stevia to EU market
Ingredient supplier DSM has asked EFSA scientists to complete a scientific opinion for its fermentation-derived stevia.
China poultry firm targets growth in France
One of China’s leading poultry firms is training its eyes on the premium French market.
UAE bans two ‘health risk’ supplements after FDA intervention
Two supplements have been banned from sale by the UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention after receiving advice from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
'Let me be frank: No other broad certification scheme for a sustainable agricultural crop goes as far as RSPO for palm oil.'
United Plantations chief defends RSPO
The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) is battling a number of issues, from its own members adding 'palm oil-free labels' on product packaging to calls at an EU level to strengthen its certification criteria. But according to United Plantations...
World Meat Congress 2016
Reducing meat consumption poses ‘significant’ health risk
Calls to cut meat consumption to reduce the risk of developing cancer raise serious health concerns and consumers heeding such advice could end up suffering from nutritional deficiencies.
Freeze-drying fruit is top technique for retaining nutrients: Study
Freeze-drying fruit retains almost all of its nutritional value and can help keep ingredient lists clean, according to a study funded by ingredient supplier Chaucer.
Food futures: TasteClouds, virtual food & EMS drive taste & texture development
Research that digitises the taste sensation to create ‘virtual flavour and texture,’ may prove to be of benefit to those on specialised diets or looking to reduce the amount of consumed sugar or salt.
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EFSA publishes novel food guide as centralised system kicks in
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published guidance documents on what it will look for in novel food applications under new EU rules.
Yummex Middle East
Katjes to launch ‘Cola the Cat’ in the Middle East
Katjes plans to launch ‘Cola the Cat’ jellies in 2017 after a successful year entering the Middle East market.
LGC builds reference material portfolio with acquisition
LGC has acquired a manufacturer of organic and inorganic reference materials.
MassChallenge donates millions in its first Swiss awards
Swiss accelerator backs 6 start-ups in fairtrade coffee, food fraud, probiotics & more
Swiss start-up incubator MassChallenge has dished out almost €1.4m in funding to food based start-ups that are offering the industry a new approach to fair trade coffee; a device to fight food fraud; and a probiotic to boost the meat sector.
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World Diabetes Day: 1000 actions to help 400+m people
Nearly 1000 actions – from screenings to policy statements to conferences and diet and lifestyle change promotion – are underway in 130+ countries as part of World Diabetes Day.
Exports drive Poland’s expanded poultry meat production
In the first eight months of 2016, Poland’s poultry meat production rose to 1.6 million tonnes (T), a 17% increase compared with the same period a year earlier, according the state-run Institute of Agricultural and Food Economics (IERiGZ).