FDA ruling strives to cut allergen recalls
10 August 2016 | By Roy Manuell
Mass food allergen recalls to be reduced by ruling that grants FDA new powers of safety inspection.
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Brain health, the Mediterranean diet and the elderly
9 August 2016 | By Roy Manuell
According to a new US study, the Mediterranean diet may facilitate the fight against cognitive impairment and lead to an overall improved brain health.
FAO seeks urgent funding to ensure Nigerian food security
9 August 2016 | By Roy Manuell
Urgent action is needed to provide farming and livelihood support to 385,000 people in parts of Nigeria's northeast where food insecurity is rampant, FAO said today.
Getting metal out of chocolate
8 August 2016 | By Bunting Magnetics
A Guide to the Best Locations for Magnetic Separators and Metal Detectors in a Chocolate Production Line...
Coca-Cola Vietnam to face fine following inspection
8 August 2016 | By Roy Manuell
Following an inspection last month, Coca-Cola Vietnam are to face a hefty US$19,300 fine from the Vietnamese health ministry for contravening food safety expectations.
Alfalfa sprouts probable cause of US salmonella outbreak
8 August 2016 | By Roy Manuell
According to US authorities, alfalfa sprouts represent the likely cause of 30 cases of Salmonella, with fingers currently being pointed at supplier Sprouts Extraordinaire...
Nestlé, Ferrero and Mondelēz argue that share bags can be a part of portion control
8 August 2016 | By Roy Manuell
Three of the world’s leading confectioners have come out against critics that share bags explicitly contravene the industry’s push for portion-controlled products.
New health app bridges the gap between nutrition and technology
8 August 2016 | By New Food magazine
Spanish biotech company Monteloeder has signalled an exciting new era in nutrition with the launch of a new mobile health app that allows consumers to track the benefits of using its NutroxSun™ oral suncare formulation.
Fonterra’s waste not, want not approach to wastewater
8 August 2016 | By New Food magazine
New wastewater treatment technology at Fonterra’s Edendale site is turning dairy waste into fertiliser that is helping local pastures flourish.
Problems rife at Special K as Kellogg plan ‘aggressive’ overhaul
8 August 2016 | By Roy Manuell
Kellogg’s iconic but underperforming Special K brand has continued to undermine sales performances in the US snacks segment of the company.
Argentina celebrates new beef deal with China
5 August 2016 | By Roy Manuell
Despite a fundamental disagreement on an antibiotics contamination which saw a significant shipment of its meat destroyed by the Chinese government, Argentina is celebrating the renewal of a key beef trade deal.
Row intensifies over Olympic Games ‘junk food’ promotion
5 August 2016 | By Roy Manuell
Olympic sponsors, notably McDonald’s and Coca Cola have, once again, been subject to extensive criticism for using the Olympics as a marketing tool for unhealthy food, landing the UK’s Food and Drink Federation (FDF) in trouble for comments made on the issue.
USP launches new Food Fraud Database to support increased FDA food safety regulations
5 August 2016 | By Roy Manuell
The new Food Fraud Database release from the U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) will seek to increase brand protection and support FDA regulations on food safety in strong step towards assessing the hazards potentially present in specific food supply chains.
Supermarkets accused of ‘promoting’ obesity
5 August 2016 | By Roy Manuell
In a study carried out by the consumer group Which?, the major UK supermarkets have been found to be significantly more likely to offer discounts and promotions on unhealthy items, such as confectionery, compared to healthier options
IKEA recall a further six products in allergy scare
5 August 2016 | By Roy Manuell
IKEA has expanded a recall, originally initiated in June, to a six further products due to the inadequate labelling of products containing almonds and hazelnuts.
