FDA food recall process too slow - OIG
There is room for improvement in how the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) handles the recall process, according to a final report.
Archives for January 3, 2018
Valio launches oat-based milk and yoghurt alternatives
Finland's biggest dairy player Valio has entered the plant-based market with oat-based alternatives to milk and yoghurt that will be launched later this year.
Study links processed carb consumption to weight gain
The insulin spike that follows consumption of processed carbs could contribute to higher risk of weight gain and obesity, a new study concludes.
2018 and beyond: Five mega-trends set to shape the food industry
FoodNavigator looks at five mega-trends that are set to influence the future of innovation in the food sector.
Repeated exposure increases kids' liking of some unfamiliar vegetables
Repeated exposure makes children more willing to eat some unfamiliar vegetables – although other strategies may be needed for bland-tasting vegetables, according to a recent study.
Romanian business increases capacity amid strong sales
Romanian meat processor Fox plans to boost production again, following a capacity expansion investment last year that helped to drive up sales by 15% to €74 million.
Raisio divests $120m confectionery business ahead of Nestlé to focus on healthy foods
Raisio has sold its entire confectionery operations in the UK and Czech Republic to Valeo Foods Group for $120m.
Kids to swap chocolate with healthier snacks under new Public Health England guidelines
Public Health England (PHE) has launched ‘Change4Life’ Campaign to urge children to take a maximum of two 100-calorie snacks per day.
Project develops way to check quality of mechanically deboned meat
Project partners have developed a way to assess the quality of mechanically deboned meat and boost competitiveness of the sector.
Certus starts R&D on environmental Salmonella assay
Certus has started R&D work on an environmental Salmonella assay.
Makin’ bacon healthy: Nitrite-free version launches in the UK for 2018
Nitrite-free bacon that uses Mediterranean fruit and spice extracts to replace the cancer-causing chemicals used in the manufacture of traditional bacons, will be available in supermarkets later this month.