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The Singapore government this week launched a food innovation and resource centre to grant processors throughout the country the means to compete in the global food industry.
In a bid to push processors and other manufacturers to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, the UK government yesterday unveiled a proposal to put "carbon footprint" labels on all products.
Increasing omega-3 fatty acid intake in the diet at the expense of omega-6 fatty acids may boost bone health and reduce the risk of osteoporosis later in life, if a new study in mice can be translated into humans.
Prices for food and drink have risen sharply in the UK over the last year, in a sign that higher input costs are increasingly being passed down the supply chain.
Indonesia is to step up cooperation with its customs officials and foreign trade partners to prevent imported goods from being re-exported as the country's own products, news reports have said.
Consumer interest in eating locally-sourced produce is encouraging food manufacturers to develop ready-meals made with ingredients sourced from the same region in which the product is sold, says analyst Datamonitor.
Underlying revenues for Northern Foods rose 3.1 per cent to £888.5m (€1,309m) in the year to 31 March, the company reported today.
A new rugged temperature device is designed for high moisture environments, where the sensor is subject to continuous freeze and thaw cycles.
Calls to implement mandatory country-of-origin labeling (COOL) are irresponsible, because the legislation is an anti-import law and not a food safety program, according to an influential US meat industry body.
Cows fed a diet rich in omega-3 produce enriched meat that has significant benefits for consumers, suggests new research from Kansas State University.
Bird flu is back in the UK, following the discovery of a form of the virus on a farm in North Wales, government officials confirmed today.
Growth in the retail ethnic foods in Europe is outpacing overall growth in the foods and drink sector, according to Leatherhead Food International, offers new challenges and opportunities to manufacturers and ingredient companies.
High-salt diets may encourage the growth of Helicobacter pylori bacteria in the stomach, said to be the cause of millions of cases of gastritis and peptic ulcer disease each year, says a new study that may have added implications for salt reduction in foods.
Tate & Lyle has reported a strong full year 2007, the third consecutive year of sales growth and a key one for repositioning towards value added ingredients. But despite this, EU sugar reform continues to prove a drag.
A combination of fish oil supplements and exercise led to reductions in fat mass by about 1.5 kg, as well as improving heart health markers, says a new study from Australia.
The Swiss beef industry was yesterday rewarded for its efforts in controlling bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), when the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) reduced its status to "controlled risk" for the disease.
As growing companies go, Frutarom has its foot firmly on the accelerator. Jess Halliday talks to president and CEO Ori Yehudai about the secrets of completing fifteen successful acquisitions in twelve years and the challenges facing food ingredient suppliers today.
Functional foods from Japan are a source of inspiration for large companies building the market in Europe, but there are some caveats over the kinds of products consumers are likely to accept and the need for scientific backing.
A number of US food processors said they will boycott Chinese exports over fears regarding the safety of products coming from the country.
The European poultry industry has just six weeks left to prepare itself for new proposals designed to prevent the spread of H5N1 avian influenza into the food chain, the European Commission has warned.
It may be a lucrative time for farmers, but the continuing boom in grain and meat prices will put the squeeze on plant managers to find ways to cut costs out of their supply chains.
The concept of products 'made just for me' is set to gain importance with consumers in a general climate of reaction against mass marketing, according to trend spotter NMI.
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved meat from swine fed on rations supplemented with pet food scraps containing melamine.
China must continue to reform its food safety practices if it is to maintain consumer confidence in its products, says a food safety expert from the World Health Organisation (WHO).
A nationwide effort to improve child nutrition received a further boost with the announcement that another major food firm has pledged to align its product development and marketing efforts with the guidelines set out by the initiative.
Meat from swine exposed to melamine has been found safe for human consumption, prompting the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) to allow swine held on farms to be released and approved for processing.
The European Food Standards Authority has today published its draft guidance document for the submission of applications under the new nutrition and health claims regulation, giving the clearest insight yet of the impact the legislation will have on industry.
Two French research institutes, CIRAD and INRA, have set up a public interest group to promote the country's agricultural research projects internationally.
Ungerer is presenting a new solution to the problem of costly salt-replacers by bundling its salt-reduction technology in with a new range of savoury flavours based on UnSal20 salt enhancer system.
A new microwave tempering system can significantly enhance safety and performance within meat processing, its manufacturer claims.
Over a third of consumers have stopped purchasing certain food items over the past year, due to concerns over their safety, according to a new survey by the Food Marketing Institute (FMI).
Euro Freeze (Ireland) has received a £13,000 (€19,000) fine after being prosecuted in a UK court for illegally putting false health certificates on meat products.
Indonesia's booming palm oil market is playing its part in ensuring a sustainable supply of the product, as scrutiny over the environmental impact intensifies, according to an industry insider.
Singapore yesterday entered into an agreement with Indonesia to aid the country in stepping up measures to protect its poultry industry, which has been hit by an ongoing epidemic of avian influenza.
Independent testing of trans fat oil alternatives has revealed that the performance and taste of the more 'heart-healthy' oils matches or exceeds those of partially hydrogenated oils.
EU regulators are investigating whether the banned chemical melamine has made its way into Europe's food and feed supply chain from China.
The World Halal Forum kicked off in Malaysia this week, as the country moves to become a global leader in production and distribution of the strictly defined certification.
A new system that measures the texture of food could provide processors with results to improve the shelf life and taste of products, its manufacturer claims.
IADSA reports it is slowly succeeding in melting barriers to international trade of dietary supplements by influencing the Codex General Standard for Food Additives list set to affect the regulatory practices of governments worldwide.
Postmenopausal women who regularly consume smoked and barbecued meats may be increasing their risk of breast cancer by at least 50 per cent, suggests a new study.
An international research project will help set global standards controlling the use of active chlorine in food production and processing.
Unilever yesterday said it achieved underlying sales growth of 5.4 per cent to €9.5bn during the first quarter, while continuing to restructure in a drive to make its food operations more profitable.
A new handheld sensor that provides multiple environmental conditions in a single report helps processors comply with food safety regulations, its manufacturer claims.
UK supermarket chain Sainsbury's is part of an EU-funded project to develop biodegradable packaging using nanotechnology.
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has called on industry and other groups to submit scientific information as part of its review on cloned meat.
A new international standard for radio frequency identification technology (RFID) has passed the first test, according to the results of a pilot project tracking containers between Hong Kong and Japan.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ordered inspectors to detain foods from China if they suspect the imports are contaminated with the banned chemical melamine.
Entire shipments of US beef to Japan will no longer be inspected if meat processing plant inspections satisfy visiting officials.
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