FSA backs lactic acid in meat processing despite concerns
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UK food safety authorities have backed a European Commission (EC) proposal to authorise the use of lactic acid as a decontamination treatment in beef production. Related news |
Natural alternative to phosphates for poultry processors
An all-natural, clean label brine system has been developed through a collaborative project with three major UK and Irish ingredients companies to offer an improved solution to phosphate replacements in poultry applications.
Split MAP pack cuts food waste and taps smaller household trend - company
A new range of split packs for fresh and cooked meats can help reduce food waste and tap into the growing trend for smaller packaging to cater for one and two person households, said Linpac.
Experts clash over how to measure livestock’s impact on GHG emissions
Debate is heating up over how to calculate the proportion of greenhouse gas emissions from meat and dairy production, with ongoing disagreement among academics over varying study methodologies.
Vacuum system offers improved food quality for meat products - developer
A new high speed vacuum packaging system, designed specifically for meat and poultry, will offer reduced downtime as well as improved food quality, its developer has claimed.
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Mafia grip on Italian food sector putting industry at risk, report from FoodNavigator.com
Mafia involvement in the Italian food industry is rife, with revenue from the agriculture and food sector generating 5.6% of the entire organised crime business in the country, finds a new parliamentary report.
Export boom boosts growth for Finsbury Foods from BakeryAndSnacks.com
UK-based bakery firm Finsbury Foods has announced improved sales in a first quarter (Q1) trading driven by significant gains in its export business, but high commodity prices continue to squeeze profit margins.
FDA yet to find any trace of carbendazim in orange juice from FoodQualityNews.com
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is yet to find any trace of carbendazim in imports of orange juice since promising to block entry to shipments containing the fungicide.
US packaging giants warn of Q4 earnings dip on falling demand from FoodProductionDaily.com
Leading US packaging players Sonoco and MeadWestvaco have both cautioned that earnings for the end of 2011 are likely to fall short of expectations on weakening demand from Europe and North America.
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