safety
Software tool for GM data analysis
New software from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) provides stakeholders with a tool for carrying out complex data analysis as part of the risk assessment of genetically modified (GM) plants. The user friendly program, which can be downloaded free of charge from EFSA’s website, allows stakeholders such as Member States and industry applicants to […]
New commissioner nominees outline reforms
Irish environment minister Phil Hogan has been nominated as the new agriculture commissioner for the European Union (EU) with responsibility for ensuring a smooth production of food ingredients across Europe. Assuming he is confirmed by the European Parliament, he should start his new job on 1 November. Meanwhile, Vytenis Andriukaitis of Lithuania will become the […]
Ingredients database goes mobile
In order to improve its reachability, the online database Prospector is now also accessible via iPhone and iPad app. Available from the iTunes store, the app can be installed free of charge. Prospector from Underwriters Laboratories (UL) contains technical information on more than 70,000 ingredients across 80 product categories. Just like the website, the app […]
September 2014
Product Focus: Fish and seafood Ingredients: Colours and flavours Processing: Food safety and hygiene, Filtration and separation, Adhesives Show preview: Food-Ing & PPMA
Safe and sound
The September issue of Food & Drink Technology is due to hit desks this week and as we have super-sized the issue this month, I apologise if it makes a dent in your desk when it lands! The first of some major shows coming up throughout autumn are upon us, so we’ve included comprehensive previews […]
Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Lengthy global supply chains detrimental to food safety
The continued expansion of global supply chains is damaging food safety levels and causing ‘recall sprawl’ in the food industry, according to the latest Stericycle European Recall and Notification Index. As countries including Brazil and Vietnam become integral to the European food economy, the challenges of distance are evident in the form of more safety […]
New whey protein factory
Arla Foods Ingredients is investing €38 million in a new factory in Denmark to meet booming demand for whey protein hydrolysates. The investment will further strengthen the company’s position as a global leader in natural whey ingredients. The manufacturing plant is to be located next to Arla Foods Ingredients’ existing whey protein facility in Videbæk, […]
Robot palletising system
Barry Callebaut, manufacturer of cocoa and chocolate products, has installed a robotic palletising system at its Banbury plant as part of a three-phase investment in the palletising area. CKF Systems of Gloucester was commissioned to design, build and install the system. “We were impressed by work CKF had recently undertaken for a major confectionery brand,” […]
Support for a Scottish food standards body
The creation of a standalone food standards body in Scotland has been supported by MSPs on the Health and Sport Committee. The Food (Scotland) Bill proposes that the current Food Standards Agency in Scotland be replaced with Food Standards Scotland, which, in addition to regulating food safety, would also have a role in diet and […]
Resin flooring for Michelin starred restaurant
Resin systems supplier Resin Surfaces Limited (RSL) and flooring specialist Resintek Services Ltd have added a Michelin starred restaurant to their list of clients after teaming up to supply flooring to Le Gavroche in London, UK. RSL and Resintek worked together to supply new flooring to Le Gavroche’s – which is run by Michel Roux […]
Russia bans EU food imports
Russia has banned fruit, vegetables, meat, fish, milk and dairy imports from the United States, the European Union, Australia, Canada and Norway, Russia’s prime minister told a government meeting today. Dmitry Medvedev said the ban was effective immediately and would last for one year. Russian officials were yesterday asked to come up with a list […]
Leatherhead creates leadership team
A new leadership team has been created at Leatherhead Food Research that increases support for members and customers and adds investment in resources and customer communications. “The success of Leatherhead depends critically on our ability to understand and communicate with our customers and members,” says CEO, Dr Geoff Spriegel. “I see this restructure as a […]
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory
Campden BRI expands chemistry department
Campden BRI has opened a new, purpose-built laboratory at its Chipping Campden site. The new lab brings together all of Campden BRI’s food composition activities, which includes the company’s food specification team, food composition group and metals laboratory. The laboratory is UKAS accredited for more than 30 different tests, including meat and fish content, all […]
Putting thermal processing to the test
A new test kitchen enables food processors to test cooking and chilling systems.