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Tougher measures against illegal dyes and a more harmonised criteria for detecting pathogens have led to a 5 per cent drop in EU food safety alerts, the European Commission said yesterday.
The deadly form of bird flu is spreading again in Europe, with Germany and the Czech Republic both reporting outbreaks of H5N1.
Nippon Suisan Kaisha has become the first Japanese food company to set up R&D operations in The Netherlands' Food Valley to cater to the European consumer - and others are expected to follow suit.
Candover, an equity buyout fund, this week put in a €1.5bn bid for food processing equipment manufacturer Stork.
Heat and Control has unveiled two new conveyer-mountable products that could help food processors improve both yield and product quality in plants.
Quinoa, dubbed the mother of all grains, is starting to put in an appearance as a meat analogue in vegetarian foods, with Israeli company Soglowek launching quinoa-based patties to the international market.
China's government has closed down about 180 plants after inspections uncovered raw industrial materials in food products.
Resignation levels of managerial staff are up in the UK's food and drink sector with employers facing record recruitment and retention problems, according to an annual survey released yesterday.
Injuries in UK food and drink manufacturing plants have fallen by 22 per cent over the past three years, according to an industry association.
Higher intake of the omega-3 fatty acids DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) may cut the risk of developing prostate cancer by 40 per cent, says a new study from Harvard.
Randomised clinical trials are the ultimate. Forget what the observational studies tell us, if the RCT gives us an answer it must be the final word, right? Wrong.
Chr Hansen has sold its paprika business activities and production facilities in Spain and India to allow it to focus on value-added activities, the company announced on Thursday.
A two-year project to cut down the energy used by refrigeration units in food plants could help companies save costs and meet their greenhouse gas emission limits.
Investment in research and development, less red tape, access to cheaper raw materials, and export growth promotion are the issues the EU's food industry wants Portugal to address as the country takes over the reins of the bloc's presidency
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is set to implement a final rule for the mandatory country of origin labeling (COOL) for fish and shellfish, and is calling for public comments on the move.
A UK company claims it has developed a natural alternative to traditional flavourings for food manufacturers wanting to give their products a smoky taste.
Deltatrak today announced a new line of temperature recorders that offer accurate readings throughout the supply chain, the company claims.
Food allergies in Australian children have risen 12-fold since 1995 and there is an "urgent need" for further research into the trend, according to a new study.
A new online database has been launched with the aim of helping consumers understand the nutritional content of their food products better and as such curb excessive fat or calorie intake.
The Canadian beef industry took a step closer to easing the pain of the country's BSE crisis after Quebec Superior Court Justice Richard Wagner granted authorization for a billion dollar class action suit against the Federal Government to proceed to trial.
The market for "low and light" products continued to grow in 2006, but some consumers have started to opt instead for probiotic and wholegrain foods, according to research published by Leatherhead Food International.
The overall body of science does not support the view that organic food is more nutritious than conventionally grown food, says a new review from the British Nutrition Foundation.
Trade Commissioner Peter Mandelson yesterday delivered a strong exhortation to the EU to take a lead in shaping global rules on GM trade - particularly in defending objective science as a benchmark - or suffer the economic consequences.
A new guide for EU processors on the bloc's traceability requirements is designed to help industry comply with legal requirements.
The impact of measuring the environmental cost of food by the distance it travels could have serious cost and supply chain implications for manufacturers.
Inspections of imported food are likely to be "risk based" as the US Food and Drug Administration changes its approach.
European Union agriculture ministers this week agreed to clarify and harmonise rules on what meat can be called "veal".
European agriculture ministers yesterday reached agreement over new organic regulation and labelling that will simplify the sector for farmers and consumers and is expected to help drive further development.
A new food contaminant testing method for melamine and cyanuric acid decreases the time it takes to get accurate results for meats, its developer claims.
Researchers from Taiwan are eying a combination of gelatin and poly(-glutamic acid) (-PGA) for the encapsulation of lycopene from tomato pulp waste, offering alternatives for the ingredient increasingly in the consumer's eye.
The safety of food and drinks has risen to the top of UK boardroom agendas in 2007 with more of them taking out insurance policies on recalls, according to a report released today.
Two directors of a company involved in the Euro Freeze fraud case are going to jail for four months after being found guilty yesterday of breaching Ireland's food safety laws.
Seed flours derived from Chardonnay grapes and black raspberries could be used to develop natural preservatives to improve stability and consumer acceptance of fish oils, report researchers from the US.
Vaccination programmes of poultry with approved drugs and proceedures could be used to prevent outbreaks of avian influenza, the EU's food safety assessment agency said yesterday.
Frutarom has signed an agreement to acquire fellow Israeli firm Raychan Food Industries - its third buy in flavours arena this year and one that will allow it to expand its offering to existing clients on a worldwide basis.
The search for low glycaemic and slowly digestible starch continues, with scientists from Purdue University reporting a new starch that may lead to smaller spikes in blood sugar and perhaps ease hunger pangs.
Europe continues to lag behind in the use of irradiation, with only 10 member states approving facilities to process foods, according to the latest European Commission report released yesterday.
A new pack allows processors to use both vacuum and modified atmosphere techniques for extending the shelf life of their products.
A new Mediterranean diet packaging symbol was today launched in the US, and is set to enjoy significant success from food manufacturers keen to flag up products that meet the nutrition criteria of the diet.
Norwegian research institute Fiskeriforskning has underscored the importance of market-oriented research in its new annual report, especially in the area of marine ingredients, seafood by-products and research into health benefits.
The European Commission has added more details to its guidance for industry on the EU's animal-byproducts directive.
It does not matter so much whether protein is sourced from animals or vegetables as whether it is of sufficiently good quality and has the functional characteristics that enable it to be used in food applications, scientists said at a debate hosted by Solanic.
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