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31-Oct-2008
Nestle targets health and wellness with new Beijing R&D centre
Nestle is investing CHF 11.5 million (€7.8 million) in a new research and development centre in Beijing to focus on health and wellness.
Radiation technology growth hindered: report
The growth potential for food irradiation technology has contracted dramatically but the value of the sector is forecast to exceed $2.3bn by 2012, claims a new report into the industry.
Protestor wrath halts dairy land conversion
Some New Zealand-based environmental groups are getting confrontational amidst claims that the country’s dairy industry remains ‘generally very unwilling’ to take action over its potential impacts on climate change.
30-Oct-2008
Red meat may help toxins stick in the body: Study
A molecule present in red meat may increase a human’s susceptibility to food poisoning, suggests a new study in the journal Nature.
Fonterra cleared over Bangladesh melamine fears
New Zealand-based dairy group Fonterra says that a branded milk powder marketed in Bangladesh has been cleared for sale in the country after impendent testing found the product free from the industrial chemical melamine.
29-Oct-2008
DG Sanco debates consumer reception of new technologies
A conference taking place in Brussels is examining how best to deal with emerging technologies like cloning and nanotechnology, and to ensure that consumer confidence is addressed.
New yeast strain could biofortify bakery with folate: study
Carefully selecting the yeast strain for bakery could result in natural biofortication of the product with folate, and remove the need to add synthetic folic acid, suggests a new study.
Exploring the sweet future for stevia
As regulatory approval for stevia and its extracts gathers pace in the US, Mark Blumenthal from the American Botanical Council gives his thoughts and inside knowledge on his nominee for ‘herb of the year’.
Section 912 and the blurring of the supplement-drug line
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) yesterday said it is extending the comment period for Section 912 of its Amendments Act (FDAAA), which has the potential to radically change the way dietary supplements are regulated in the country.
28-Oct-2008
Melamine found in imported Chinese eggs in Hong Kong
Hong Kong officials say they have found dangerous levels of melamine in a brand of eggs imported from China prompting fears that the chemical has found its way into animal feed.
27-Oct-2008
Bilberry extract may ease the damages of stress: study
Extracts from bilberry may reduce stress-induced damage in the liver, according to a new study with mice.
Confectioners tap into Middle East youth market
Opportunities for European confectioners to boost organic and internal growth will see firms digging deeper into emerging markets as domestic markets stare at tougher economic times. Next week's Sweets Middle East trade show to be held in Dubai aims to aid chocolate and confectionery makers to tap into growing interest in the region.
Nutrition division healthy amid mixed DSM Q3 results
DSM has turned in a healthy third quarter, with its nutrition division seemingly unaffected by the financial meltdown and demonstrating “sustained strong profitability”.
Pack design: A secret weapon in uncertain times – report
As beverage makers struggle in the current financial downturn, innovative packaging designs could play a major role in boosting brand identity and performance, says a new report.
Noodles and meat recalled in Japanese food scares
Food scares have been making headlines in Japan with both meat products and instant noodles being recalled in recent days.
23-Oct-2008
Stevia potential bigger than we thought, PureCircle
PureCircle is reviewing its operational strategy and development plans, as high purity Reb-A, derived from stevia, is attracting attention as a potential complement to sugar as well as a replacement for existing high intensity sweeteners (HIS).
UN urges overhaul of China's food safety system
China must revamp its food safety system so that it is less disjointed and consumer confidence is restored, claims United Nations officials.
China lifts DHEA ban
The Chinese government has lifted the ban it placed on the manufacture and export of DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone) in the lead up to the Beijing Olympic Games in August.
22-Oct-2008
FSA warns over melamine ‘willy paste’
The UK’s Food Standards Agency has taken the unusual step of warning about chocolate ‘willy spread’ and other novelty products from China, containing melamine.
Chinese dairy company imports $15m of melamine testing tools
Chinese dairy company Yili said it has spent about $15m (€11.6m) on importing melamine testing equipment from the US and Japan to restore confidence after the melamine scandal, according to the state news agency Xinhua.
Glutamate Association joins ‘Soup Wars’
Competing claims by food companies over the removal of MSG from their products are a marketing gimmick which will simply confuse customers and make them think that a perfectly safe product poses a health risk, according to the USA’s Glutamate Association (GA).
Stevia approvals overseas renew GRAS hopes
Two producers of stevia said they have taken heart that the natural sweetener will achieve GRAS status in the US after its recent approval for use in foods and beverages in Australia and New Zealand.
21-Oct-2008
Ocean Nutrition Canada unveils $19m expansion plans
Ocean Nutrition Canada Limited (ONC) has announced a $19m investment into capacity expansion which it claims will secure its position as the world’s largest fish oil manufacturer.
20-Oct-2008
Banks’ rescue package points the way for food crisis remedies
Question: When is a crisis not a crisis? Answer: When it’s a food crisis. Compare the two responses to failures in the food system and financial markets.
Arla, Fonterra sticking to scandal hit Chinese dairies
Two of the world’s leading suppliers and manufacturers of dairy goods have moved to play up their commitments in China as the legacy of the ongoing melamine scandal continues to impact on their operations.
Soy boost after melamine scare
Companies are spying opportunities to market soy based products as a replacement to dairy following the melamine milk crisis that hit China and echoed across the globe.
Rapid melamine detection method developed, claims US firm
A rapid method for the detection of melamine in infant formula and liquid milk meets the requirements of China’s Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST), claims its developer.
17-Oct-2008
New ADM cocoa plant to meet growing demand
ADM has this week opened its new cocoa processing plant in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, a project it began in 2006 in a bid to expand and cater to growing demand for cocoa and chocolate materials from manufacturers.
16-Oct-2008
UK ports and authorities advised of stricter melamine tests
The UK Food Standards Agency wrote to all UK ports and local authorities on Wednesday to advise them of a European Commission decision for stricter melamine testing.
Chr Hansen gives Nordic superfruit extract global debut
Chr Hansen has launched an extract from a red Nordic berry it says has the nutritional payload to be the “new cranberry or bilberry”.
Supplement donations boost poor kids’ performance
Vitamin manufacturer Tishcon Corp has donated almost one million bottles of multi-vitamins to children of low-income families, eight years after joining the non-profit group Nourish America.
15-Oct-2008
Commission tightens rules on Chinese products further
The European Commission has adopted a new decision to prohibit the import of all composite infant formula products containing milk and milk from China, and to require testing of all other Chinese milk-containing products.
Omega-3: Industry action could prompt policy change
Getting omega-3 into the UK diet may require a level of ‘reverse policy’, or making the moves before the policy is adopted, a nutrition expert has suggested.
Regulation: Rules and health claims for gut health
In the second part of a series on gut health, NutraIngredients examines the way products in this category are regulated – and what types of health claims they can make.
14-Oct-2008
Russian flour mill increases production with new machinery
Russian grain processor PAVA aims to increase the quality and volume of its wheat flour production with the installation of a new grain dampening unit at its Rebrikha mill.
Confectioners may benefit as speculators exit commodity markets
Turmoil in the global financial markets could, ironically, offer relief to prices in the commodity exchanges, where leading confectioners lock in key raw materials for their formulations, with evidence this week suggesting a wave of non-commercial speculators are selling their positions.
13-Oct-2008
Melamine crisis makes manufacturers extra-cautious over safety
The fall-out from the melamine crisis in China is prompting manufacturers to be super careful about sourcing safe ingredients, say industry sources – not just dairy and not just those coming from China.
US stevia approval may spice up sweetener demand - report
While the jury is still out on the safety of sweetener stevia in US food and beverage formulations, approval of the plant-derived extract could significantly shake up the market for sugar substitutes in the country.
10-Oct-2008
IFOAM and UN unveil tools to smooth organic trade
A six-year effort to harmonise trade in organic produce between markets with different standards and environmental conditions has yielded fruit, with the launch of two tools to establish equivalence between standards and improve market access for farmers in developing countries.
Meat and dairy consumption damaging climate, says Food Ethics Council
A new report from the UK’s Food Ethics Council claims that one of the ways to cut food’s environmental footprint is for consumers to cut down on what the Council says are energy intensive foods like meat and dairy.
09-Oct-2008
US study claims BPA induces chemotherapy resistance
A new US study shows that the exposure to Bisphenol A (BPA), the chemical compound used in the linings of metal food and beverage cans and baby bottles, may reduce the efficacy of chemotherapy treatments.
UK detects banned additive from China in mini jelly cup
Mid-melamine scare, food safety issues are compounded for European confectioners as Europe's alert system flags up a confectionery product for children containing an additive from China that could constitute a choking risk.
China announces new melamine guidelines
China is taking steps to reassure countries that are banning its imports following the melamine crisis with the introduction of new safety levels for food and drink.
08-Oct-2008
Stevia gets Australian approval for food and beverages
The Australian food authority FSANZ has approved the natural sweetener steviol glycosides (stevia), as an ingredient in foods and beverages in Australia and New Zealand.
07-Oct-2008
Aluminum foil in juice packaging extends shelf life, says study
Spanish researchers evaluated four different containers for the storage of mandarin juice and found that carton containers with an inner layer of aluminium foil best ensure the quality of the product.
Wheat products back in favor after diet fad
Wheat flour consumption is increasing in the US following a dip that was driven by a trend for low-carbohydrate diets, according to the USDA, as demand for higher fiber, protein and whole grains rises.
06-Oct-2008
RFID temperature logger could enhance cold chain quality control
A new programmable temperature logger can identify problems incurred with produce during cold chain storage and transit, thus providing an improved quality control system for food manufacturers, says Caen RFID.
Melamine in confectionery detected on UK shelves
Confectioners and food firms in the UK are on the alert after the country's food watchdog announces the recall of certain batches of White Rabbit products from China containing up to 60 times the melamine limit.
Australia ponders global inspiration for dairy innovation
Australian dairy manufacturers are looking beyond their borders for new forms of innovation to shake up product manufacturing as part of an inaugural award designed to encourage global thinking amongst processors.
FDA uncertain over infant melamine limits
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says it is unable to set a safe level of melamine contamination in infant formulas after issuing a wider ruling on the chemical’s presence in food products containing milk.
02-Oct-2008
Kyowa-Daiichi team up for North American approach
Daiichi Fine Chemical Co. (DFK) hopes to strengthen its presence in the North American supplement and speciality chemicals markets through a new distribution agreement with parent company Kyowa Hakko Kogyo Co.
Processes can bring ‘new’ hydrocolloids, Leatherhead
Leatherhead Food International has completed a three-year research project that aimed to improve the performance of hydrocolloids using physical processing – methodology likely to be better-perceived by consumers in the natural-centric era.
01-Oct-2008
The impact of the Chinese milk crisis on European business
As the contamination of Chinese milk sends ripples through the global food industry, Eversheds lawyers Richard Matthews and Elizabeth Hyde lay out the due diligence procedures that food companies must go through when sourcing from outside the EU.
Science expands caseinates' potential for gluten-free foods
A calcium-fortified caseinate ingredient may lead to a single ingredient for gluten replacement, according to preliminary findings from Australia and Ireland.
New system aims to boost ‘Made in China’ brand
A new online traceability system for Chinese ingredients and products will provide quick and accurate information for food companies, consumers and regulators, claims it developers.
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