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29-Mar-2004
Further research into allergens
As food manufacturers and ingredients suppliers work towards tough new rules on the labelling of food allergens, Europe's risk assessment body concludes that current scientific evidence is 'insufficient to establish...
Threshold of allergen food ingredients needs more research
As food manufacturers and ingredients suppliers work towards tough new rules on the labelling of food allergens, Europe's risk assessment body concludes that current scientific evidence is 'insufficient to establish...
Lubricating the food processing industry
A new bearing grease effective in a wide range of food grade applications has been developed. The main selling point of the mineral oil grease, according to the manufacturer, is...
26-Mar-2004
Bakery buys into concept of complete traceability
A bakery in the UK, which operates its own wheat growingprogram in Canada, has installed an 'end-to-end' approach to quality management that starts in the field and ends the bakery...
Coke admits defeat in Dasani rollout
Convincing US consumers to buy bottled, purified tap water at a premium price may be relatively easy for a company as adept at marketing as Coca-Cola, but doing the same...
Acrylamide detected in prune juice and olives
Concerns over the presence of acrylamide in processed foods have flared up again after the US food watchdog detects levels of this carcinogenic chemical in a new batch of foods....
Environ sets up Polish office
Environmental and health sciences consultancy, Environ is strengthening its European presence by opening an office in Warsaw, Poland, according to Ian Bailey, president of the company's European operations.
25-Mar-2004
Traceability from beginning to end
End-to-end traceability is like the table stakes in a poker game - if you don't have it, you won't stay in the game, argues an industry expert. This new way...
Mint traceability
Glacier Mints manufacturer Fox's Confectionery is to deploy a Tropos ERP system at its Leicester head office and factory. The Tropos system, to be supplied and managed by SSI, is...
Self-reported food intake may compromise research findings
The use of self-reported dietary data may be compromising the accuracy of research into the impact of certain foods on obesity and diabetes, suggests a new report.
24-Mar-2004
Understanding risk
Governments on both sides of the Atlantic need to better understand how consumers perceive risk if they are to form better food safety policies. The issue of bioterrorism however is...
Ensuring fluid processing
Petro-Canada has launched a new trolley fluid for meat-processing operations that it claims offers unmatched protection against wear, rust and drips. The manufacturer says that while the fluid has been...
Unilever Canada takes the 'trans' out of fat
The Canadian subsidiary of Anglo-Dutch giant Unilever Canada joins the growing ranks of manufacturers to cut the trans fatty acid content out of food products.
Mental energy claims cleared in UK
An energy drink marketed to boost mental performance has been allowed to continue with its claims, after investigation of the scientific evidence to back up the advertising statements, writes Dominique...
23-Mar-2004
Coke recall highlights need for complete traceability
The Coca-Cola recall has highlighted the urgent need for manufacturers to install efficient systems to achieve complete traceability. Consumers, and the law, will settle for nothing less, writes Anthony Fletcher.
Agencies renew mercury-fish link
Food safety agencies the world over issue updated advice on the consumption of fish by consumers, at the same time a panel at Europe's food safety agency calls for further...
WHO warns of contamination of formula milk
The World Health Organisation (WHO) is calling for a set of guidelines to be drafted up to identify the contamination risks of formula milk. Last year it was revealed that...
Single roof for food safety in NSW
A new food authority with safety at the helm is on the way for Australia's New South Wales state after clearing the final obstacle in parliament last week.
22-Mar-2004
Thermal fluid passes safety test
A new heat/ chill thermal fluid developed has just received official food-grade certification in the US. Manufacturer Paratherm says that the fluid offers food processors a safer alternative to conventional...
Coke withdraws Dasani in UK
Coca-Cola is withdrawing its Dasani bottled water from sale in Britain after finding that samples contained higher than permitted levels of the chemical bromate. A Coca-Cola spokesman said that the...
Heinz drops health claims
Heinz is dropping its healthy eating logo from cans of baked beans, spaghetti and soups amid because it believes that the products will fall foul of health targets being set...
The future of the food industry: greater integration
Food manufacturers, retailers and service providers will have to collaborate more in the future if they wish to remain competitive, predicts electronics giant Siemens. But the good news is that...
Egg safety still an issue
An FSA survey of UK-produced eggs has found that the level of salmonella contamination is now one third of what it was in 1996. But one industry expert says that...
Cheese bacteria survive pasteurisation
The bacteria involved in the ripening of cheeses may find their way into the final product by surviving the pasteurisation process, say researchers from Italy, Ireland and France.
19-Mar-2004
Good news for egg producers
A survey of UK-produced eggs has found that the level of salmonella contamination is now one third of what it was in 1996. Poultry producers hope that the findings will...
Quicker meat processing
A processing system for cutting fixed weight and uniformly shaped poultry fillet portions has been developed by Iceland-based equipment giant Marel. The company claims that the system is unique as...
17-Mar-2004
Dioxin levels fall in infant formula
Comforting news for parents as survey of infant formula by the UK's food watchdog finds levels of harmful chemicals, dioxins and dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), in infant formula have fallen...
Is Vietnam about to restock?
Vietnam is seeking to import between 500,000 to 600,000 tonnes of corn for feed as it moves to restock poultry flocks hit by the outbreak of bird flu earlier this...
Process software upgraded
Ross Systems has upgraded its iRenaissance ERP software to improve record keeping and traceability for food and beverage processors. The company claims that the system will enable manufacturers to meet...
Codex enters the GM labelling debate
As increasing numbers of national governments worldwide toy with new legal frameworks for genetically modified foodstuffs, the global food labelling body Codex Alimentarius will table the issue at an upcoming...
16-Mar-2004
US meat packers demand compulsory BSE testing
US beef processors, fearing the loss of lucrative markets to competitors such as Europe and Australia, are desperate to start exporting again. They are demanding that the USDA tests all...
Moisture-free packaging
Appleton has introduced MoistureBloc for Ream Wrap, a completely repulpable and 100-percent recyclable ream wrap developed for environmentally friendly paper-based products. The company claims that the product offers excellent moisture...
Dutch fear flu return
The Dutch government has ordered the culling of 600 ducks on a farm after routine blood tests showed signs of antibodies to a mild strain of bird flu. There are...
15-Mar-2004
Fluid handling system tested
Pursuit Dynamics claims that its fluid handling system is able to reduce cooking times for sauces by up to 95 per cent and clean-down time between batches by 80 per...
Traceability laws a force of good, says KPMG
Greater traceability in the food chain is a political issue that could add significantly to manufacturers' expenses and even claim some casualties. But the industry should still benefit in the...
Healthy cow, healthy milk, and smoother butter
A diet of rapeseed oil fed to dairy cows can produce healthier milk and butter to beat their artery-clogging equivalents, find British scientists, signalling future gains for suppliers of ingredients...
Clarinol CLA gets safety confirmation
Dutch firm Loders Croklaan Lipid Nutrition is the first company to demonstrate the safety of its conjugated linoleic acid, a fatty acid hailed as the next big weight loss ingredient,...
Safety confirmation for Loders CLA
Dutch firm Loders Croklaan Lipid Nutrition is the first company to demonstrate the safety of its conjugated linoleic acid, a fatty acid hailed as the next big weight loss ingredient,...
12-Mar-2004
Food x-ray technology from afar
Technology that allows real-time x-ray inspection imaging has been developed. Manufacturer Cintex says that the reason the modifications made to its range of MIACS software is so innovative is because...
The cutting edge of food
FoodProductiondaily.com recently visited a research unit in the south of France to find more out about the role science plays in improving the quality of cereal-based foods. Some recent discoveries...
FAO cautions against restocking
Countries affected by the deadly avian influenza virus H5N1 should not restock their flocks too quickly to avoid the disease flaring up again, FAO warned today. But two months after...
11-Mar-2004
No evidence to prove GM foods are unsafe, says BMA
In a move set to fuel the already heated GM debate swirling around Britain, the country's medical body said this week it sees no 'current evidence of potential harm from...
EU expansion rooted in food safety
Pressing reform to European food and feed controls cleared a further obstacle this week with Parliament waving through proposed Commission rules, leaving room for ministers to take the final decision...
New look ingredients labels highlight allergens
European food manufacturers starting to get to grips with incoming rules on food allergen labelling in the EU block face similar adjustments in the US as the Senate clears new...
Purity rules for food additives continue
Last month Brussels laid down amendments to three European directives linked to colours, sweeteners and food additives. The latest in a series of changes to existing technical legislation covering the...
10-Mar-2004
Russian quality on the up
Quality is an issue that has plagued many food processors in Russia over the years. But one company, Kraft Foods, claims that its operations there - where it is a...
A revolution in traceability
A new IT system pioneered in the States will give food manufacturers enhanced traceability, food quality, security and efficiency, according to developer Arrowsight. FoodProductionDaily.com talked to company CEO Adam Aronson...
Yoghurt pot peel testing
A new test instrument accessory to check the optimum peel strength of sealed lids on yoghurt packaging has been developed by UK firm Lloyd Instruments. The TG 5346 peel fixture...
UK agrees to GM crop, in principle
UK government agrees 'in principle' to the commercial cultivation of GM maize on UK soil, provoking an angry reaction from consumer campaigners who claim the recent debate and science review...
Food firms see red
Food manufacturers continue to face the costly process of food recalls as the UK's Food Standards Agency brings more food products contaminated by the illegal carcinogenic food dye Sudan to...
09-Mar-2004
Demanding traceability in the supply chain
A new Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) programme designed to improve efficiencies in consumer demand chain management is about to be launched in the US. The technology is still in the...
Pay attention to engineers
Wermer Bauer, executive vice president of technology, processing and R&D at Nestlé, has urged food manufacturers to recognise the link between sound engineering and strong financial performance. He also told...
08-Mar-2004
A label industry first
The first-ever encyclopedia for the label industry is to be launched this year at Labelexpo Americas 2004. The encyclopedia is the result of almost four years of research by Mike...
05-Mar-2004
Tracing meat with clever chips
A test has been developed that can reveal the presence of meat from 32 different kinds of animal species. The DNA-based scheme is currently being examined by European food regulatory...
EFSA clears GM food crop on safety scale
Scientists at Europe's budding food watchdog have given the green light to a genetically engineered food crop from biotech giant Monsanto.
Weighing up food allergen ingredients
Countdown to new rules for the labelling of allergen ingredients begins with national governments and stakeholders in Europe getting to grips with the small print before enforcement next year. The...
04-Mar-2004
Japan's poultry crisis could be pork industry's gain
Japan's poultry industry is the latest sector to feel the effect of avian influenza. Reported outbreaks of the virus in the health-conscious country have eroded people's appetite for chicken and...
Egg safety technology full of potential
Leda Technologies, which has developed a patented pasteurisation system that it claims is capable of eliminating Salmonella and high levels of avian flu in shell eggs, is looking to roll...
03-Mar-2004
Coating process could revolutionise food packaging
A nano-composite coating process to improve food packaging has been developed. This innovation, which is designed to interact with food to reduce oxygen levels or add flavourings and preservatives, could...
Flooring foodborne disease
A new range of polyurethane resin-based floor systems that combines an antimicrobial layer has been launched. Manufacturer John Lord claims that this new innovation can help food manufacturers fight against...
Food production couples up with RFID
US-based Colder Products Company (CPC), a manufacturer of fluid couplings used in various food processing applications, is to use RFID tagging across a range of its products. The company believes...
02-Mar-2004
Metro falls foul of RFID backlash
Metro, the German retail group, is one of the main supporters of new retail developments in Europe, but it appears that its enthusiasm for the advantages that technology can bring...
Fish farmers bite back
Industry group Scottish Quality Salmon has slammed research recently published in Science magazine. The body claims that the article on fish farming is misleading, and says that steps to minimise...
Diseases hit global meat exports
Approximately one-third of global meat exports, or 6 million metric tonnes, are presently being affected by animal disease outbreaks, the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) said today. With the...
Using tomato waste in food production
Recent EU research suggests that tomato waste is full of untapped, nutritious goodness, and could be used in further food production rather than just thrown away. Every year, around 4...
01-Mar-2004
GM ruling hits exporters
Exporters of genetically modified (GM) food suffered a setback this week when an international conference on biotech safety agreed to impose stricter labelling requirements on such products. The US, which...
Sliding scale for organics?
Leaked minutes from the UK government show that it is planning to enforce different levels of GM contamination for different organic food if GM crops are grown commercially in the...
Sudan red alert
A screening method to identify a series of banned food dyes has been developed in the UK. The move comes in response to the European Commission's attempts to prevent the...
Job losses at Tyson
The decision by meat processing giant Tyson to consolidate two poultry manufacturing operations in Mississippi represents yet more upheaval for America's meat processing industry. The firm's decision, which follows a...
EU recycling regime challenged
A bitter row has broken out in the UK over new EU regulations regarding the recycling of packaging. Local authorities believe that industry should pay for the necessary upgrade of...
Fighting salt in UK consumer diet
Meeting calls to cut the salt content manufacturers in the UK have committed to a programme that will aim to reduce salt in processed foods such as soups, pizzas and...
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