Today on FoodQualityNews.com   Internet traceability system launched for food processors Trans-fats harm may extend to prostate: study EFSA gears up for health claims avalanche Mixed verdict in managers' butter adultery case Fierce responses to FDA cloning safety report

Related Industry News   Lager volume gains keep SABMiller on target Vitamin B6 may slash colorectal cancer risk Butter replacement launched for low fat baking ABF revenues increase despite sugar losses

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	Sponsored Link Microbiology and shelf life testing At LFI we have many years of experience in investigating the microbiological safety of raw and processed foods, and the methods and processes used to control bacterial and fungal pathogens, and spoilage organisms in a wide variety of foodstuffs... Click Here Access Full Stories Internet traceability system launched for food processors An internet-based interface that allows food processors to see which country every ingredient has come from and each process a product goes through in the factory is set to significantly overhaul food chain traceability... Read Trans-fats harm may extend to prostate: study Increased intakes of trans-fatty acids may increase the risk of non-aggressive prostate tumours by about 100 per cent, suggests new research from Harvard... Read EFSA gears up for health claims avalanche The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is preparing to "significantly" boost resources to deal with what may be thousands of health claims passed to it for evaluation... Read Mixed verdict in managers' butter adultery case Two French dairy managers face suspended prison sentences and €23m in fines for their alleged role in a Europe-wide scheme to produce and distribute adulterated butter, the European Anti Fraud Office (OLAF)... Read Fierce responses to FDA cloning safety report The FDA's scientific conclusion that meat and milk from cloned cows, pigs and goats and their offspring is safe has elicited a flurry of responses from both sides of the fence, raising issues such as financial... Read
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	Related Industry News Lager volume gains keep SABMiller on target Sales volume growth across SABMiller's regional markets, increased pricing and a favourable exchange rate over the US dollar are helping to keep the brewer on track for its full year targets, the company said today... Read Vitamin B6 may slash colorectal cancer risk Increased intake of vitamin B6 from dietary and supplements may reduce the risk of colorectal cancer by over 20 per cent, suggests a large Scottish study... Read Butter replacement launched for low fat baking A new tapioca-based ingredient used to replace butter in cakes, breads and pastries cuts the fat content of the product by up to ninety-seven per cent, the manufacturers claim... Read ABF revenues increase despite sugar losses Associated British Foods today reported 13 per cent revenue growth for the 16 weeks ending 5 January 08, however the overall results were marred by a poor performance from the sugar sector... Read Weekly comment How natural is 'natural'? Products claiming to be 'natural' are flooding onto the marketplace, but the refusal by regulators to provide a formal definition of the term will ultimately lead to confusion for consumers and a legal headache for manufacturers. Read Previous Headlines Cyclodextrin tested for flavonol protection to add value The flavonols quercetin and myricetin, compounds associated with significant health benefits, can be encapsulated in beta-cyclodextrin (beta-CD), researchers have reported... Read Wine waste extract to be used in functional foods Work is underway to see New Zealand Extract's Vinanza Gold added to a host of functional foods, including cereal products, health bars and even chewing gum... Read Industry postpones infant nutrition rules A high court judge has suspended the implementation of new rules on infant nutrition in the UK after a legal challenge was made by the Infant and Dietetic Foods Association (IDFA)... Read Food recalls: US beef in E.coli scare; cyanide in crackers A US meatpacker has recalled about 188,000 pounds of ground beef and other products because of E. coli bacteria concerns; and higher-than-normal levels of naturally occuring cyanide were found in a cassava cracker... Read Food from cloned animals probably safe, says EFSA Meat and dairy products from cloned animals are probably safe for human consumption, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) concluded in a draft opinion released on Friday... Read Technical / White Papers, Case studies, Web casts Meet global food safety standards and increase productivity - Technical / White Paper Product Innovation Alerts - Free of Charge Indicate your research interests and receive alerts on relevant products and market innovations Lab Technology Plant Safety & Equipment Testing

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