Chickpeas suspected source of hummus taste issues
Hummus was removed from shelves in some UK supermarkets and recalled by a Swedish company due to ‘taste issues’.
Archives for April 27, 2017
Game on: Four industry giants pledge to use French nutrition logo
France's official - but voluntary - nutrition label has its first takers as retailers Intermarché, Leclerc and Auchan as well as meat, seafood and ready meal manufacturer Fleury Michon commit to its use on their products.
Seegene seeks wider adoption of real-time PCR
Seegene is developing second-generation real-time PCR technology which it has patented in the US and Europe.
Austrian start-up taps into fermentation trend with umami-packed seasoning
With its umami-packed, fermented seasoning made from locally-sourced, organic lupin and oats, Austrian start-up Genusskoarl is bringing to the market its "soy sauce adapted to European tastes".
EU low-cal diet industry "could fold" if rules rubber stamped, warns trade body
New rules on low calorie diets could wipe out manufacturers and distributors of weight loss programmes in Europe, according to an industry trade body which is urging regulators to seek a compromise agreement.
Saturated fats don't increase heart risk? Fat chance, say critics
Saturated fat does not clog up arteries nor increase the chance of a heart attack, according to a team of doctors whose views have triggered a wave of criticism.
EU food sector unprepared for droughts set to hit palm oil, soy & cocoa
Europe’s food industry could be left exposed to supply shortages and rocketing prices as climate change increases the risk of droughts in key commodity-producing countries.
Pair who sold turkey as halal lamb jailed
Two men who supplied turkey described as halal lamb have been found guilty of conspiracy to commit fraud and jailed for five years.