Food companies in developing countries may face being squeezed out of the market by the proliferation of public and private food safety standards, a report by the United Nations will spell out this week.
Educating consumers about new technology that enables the production of minimally processed foods is critical to ensuring that they will pay extra for such products, according to findings published in the Journal of Food Science Education.
Amidst ongoing amendments to improve food safety after recent US contamination scares, Kraft Foods says that system design and prevention remain central to its hygiene plans as opposed to heightened testing.
Despite challenging economic times, confectioners and biscuit makers must maintain investment in innovation to stay ahead of the competition, attendees will hear this week at the upcoming FDF confectionery conference.
The European Food Safety Authority has lowered the tolerable weekly intake (TWI) for cadmium after studying data, a decision that could affect sourcing.
Collaboration on belting technology development and installation can improve food safety, quality assurance and operational efficiency for food processors, claims one of the US companies involved in the new partnership.
Australia's TNA targets even flavour distribution in food formulations with the roll-out of its intelli-flavR 2 flavouring technology that adjusts load balance to match product demand.
The salmonella contamination of peanut products has brought American food safety under scrutiny causing some to question the value of the Made In America brand.
German firm Wiese Förderelemente has rolled out a magnetically detectable polypropylene pendulum bucket for quick detection of unwanted plastics, in response to growing demand for detectable plastic materials in conveyor buckets.
Seeds of the Osmanthus fragrans plant may offer a novel red colour for food formulators, and tap into the growing demand for natural colours, says new research from China.
E. coli in ground beef, melamine in infant formula, and salmonella in peanut butter - what is next? Isn’t it about time the slices of the US food safety pie were taken back from the multiple federal agencies involved and surveillance placed under one...
The Real Good Food Company has announced it is consolidating two of its businesses which serve the baking industry to stream-line its management team and build on innovation capabilities.
Mobile data capture using hand held computers improves efficiency and helps reduce waste on a production run, thus providing significant savings in a time of economic uncertainty, says its UK developer.
The belt manufacturer said its new Habasit LINK M0870 Micropitch Flat Top 0.3” pitch system is most applicable to the conveying of delicate small footprint food products such as baked goods or confectionery between conveyor systems as the extremely tight...
A US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) decision to provide Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) notice for a sucralose-based sweetener may ensure more cost efficient formulation for global drinks groups, says it manufacturer.
At the time of writing, the US is poised to go to the polls. The next two days are going to be hugely exciting. And when it’s all over, after the victor gets some well-earned rest… he’ll rub his sleepy eyes and ask: ‘What’s for breakfast?'.
When the going gets tough, the tough innovate. So is the message underpinning this year's food trade exhibition SIAL, with swathes of new product designs potentially injecting innovative ideas into the portfolio of confectionery firms operating in...
Europe’s health claim assessment process kicked off with the rejection of almost 90 per cent of the first bunch. But industry must accept its shortcomings if credibility is to be the winner.
A new easy-to-operate texture tool is a cost effective way for processors to measure the texture of food products as well as their packaging, says developer Brookfield Engineering.
Have you ever scavenged through a supermarket bin looking for your next meal? It’s a strange question to put to business readers – and most would shrink at the thought. But that’s just how the ‘freegans’ decide what’s for dinner.
The UK's Food Standards Agency (FSA) has revised its guidance on
the use of words such as 'fresh', 'natural' and 'pure' to provide
clearer advice to manufacturers.
Food businesses have suffered from confusing government policies,
said the UK's Food and Drink Federation (FDF), which hopes Prime
Minister Brown's new strategy will provide greater clarity.
Increasing demand for gelatine, coupled with consumer concerns over
the mammalian variety, may open the door for fish gelatine to fill
the gap for food formulators, says a new review.
Natural ingredients are undefined in almost all global
jurisdictions and no resolution is in sight for a category gaining
attention as consumers turn away from the synthetic production of
foods and beverages and the ingredients used...
A new ultrasonic sealing system for grated cheese and salad packing
can provide a cost efficient, lower reject seal packaging,
according to its manufacturer.
Ajinomoto Sweeteners Europe has launched a defamation law suit
against US supermarket Asda over labelling on own-brand products
that calls aspartame a 'nasty'.
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has published new
labelling guidance for food manufacturers, which it hopes will help
international companies meet the nation's labeling requirements.
A salmonella infection spreading through states in the US could be
linked to a recently recalled batch of cereal, the nation's Food
and Drug Administration (FDA) has said.
Ingredients firm Cargill yesterday announced the construction of
its first ever sugar refinery in the US, as part of the company's
plans to provide all possible sweeteners or sugars to the food
industry.
US consumers are increasingly turning to the information on their
food labels amid the growing incidence of food safety scares,
according to the Hartman Group.
A debate on flavourings has erupted over a report from a consumer
pressure group that claims fruit flavourings mislead consumers into
believing they contain actual fruit extract.
Packaging manufacturer TNA will launch six new technologies, aimed
at improving confectionery and snack packing, at the Interpack
trade show in Germany in April.
An industry body yesterday said consumers are unaware of the high
salt content on some sweet products such as popcorn, cereals and
hot chocolate, sparking calls for reformulation and improved
labelling.
The refusal by regulators to provide a formal definition of the
term 'natural' will ultimately lead to confusion for consumers and
a legal headache for manufacturers.
The UK government has set in motion a review of food policy and
strategies with the publication of an analytical study on current
and emerging food trends.
In an exclusive interview, Professor Niels Christian Nielsen,
winner of this year's Danisco Award, shared his thoughts with
Stephen Daniells on the rise of nanotechnology and gave insight on
this fascinating new area of the food...
Microbiology company Hygiena has launched a new palm-sized rapid
detection instrument, designed to help manufacturers spot
contaminants in no more than 15 seconds.
A new heat exchanger can prevent contamination of foods while
indirectly heating or cooling free-flowing powder and bulk solids,
its manufacturer claims.
Nestlé, Bunge, Danisco, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, and Tyson
Foods are the first food processors to join a programme to develop
global reporting standards on sustainability projects in the
sector.
Flavour firm SAFC today announced it has launched 350
halal-certified flavourings, many of which can be used in the
bakery industry, as part of a bid to tap into booming Asian
markets.
Chr Hansen has introduced a new probiotic mix for children, which
the firm is marketing in an easy-to-use format that can be added
directly to foods and drinks as a dietary supplement.
A brand new test for food processors can spot within five minutes
the presence of biogenic amines, naturally occurring toxins that
cause headaches, researchers claim.
A stainless steel forklift truck is designed for moving and
weighing products at manufacturing sites such as food processing
plants that need to be as hygienic as possible.
Chr Hansen is adding a new culture to its SafePro range aimed at
countering the threat of listeria in foods, this time targeted at
killing listeria in ready-to-eat products.
DSM has announced that its PreventASe acrylamide-reducing enzyme is
the first to be used in a retail products, with a Christmas biscuit
manufacturer launching biscuits with 70 per cent less acrylamide in
German supermarkets next month.
Consumer watchdog Which? has launched a new campaign to oust
cartoon characters from unhealthy snack advertising, claiming that
superheros are being exploited to encourage kids to clamour for
foods that are high in fat, sugar and...