FSA researchers more than double 2009 estimates of UK foodborne illnesses to 2.4m cases per year
The increase is said not to represent a rise in the number of people getting ill, but instead in the number of cases that can be attributed to food.
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Recall roundup: Sardines, chocolate and oysters
Food and beverage products are recalled due to reasons ranging from contamination to incorrect labelling, and here is New Food’s roundup of the most recent cases.
Analysis provides evidence for salt reduction as key public health strategy
Through a collaboration between the Wolfson Institute, Queen Mary University of London and Action on Salt, the analysis looked at the effect of salt reduction on blood pressure.
FSAI report identifies health concerns in cereal and yoghurt categories
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland report found that some cereals and yoghurts contained extremely high levels of sugar, fat and saturated fat.
New bill could prohibit water bottling operations in Washington State
The bill, which states bottled water is harmful to environment, has been condemned by the International Bottled Water Association (IBWA), which claims that the bill lacks fact and is not based on sound scientific sources.
Kerry acquires plant-protein company Pevesa Biotech
The acquisition is said to enhance Kerry’s position in the hydrolysed plant protein space for specialised nutrition, and expands the company’s capacity to serve the rapidly growing organic plant protein market.
Costco approved as first participant of FDA’s VQIP
VQIP is a voluntary fee-based programme that provides importers, who achieve and maintain control over the safety and security of their supply chains, expedited review and importation of human and animal foods into the US.
Scientists call for better research into the use of antibiotics in animals
The scientists highlighted that more and better research on antibiotics in animals is urgently needed to help guide decision-making on the best and safest use of antibiotics in future.
Greater transparency for Danone’s baby formula
Danone has launched a service that will enable customers and retailers to trace the journey of its baby formula products from farm-to-fork, and verify its quality and authenticity.
£1 million allocated to tackle single-use food items in Scotland
Supported by the Scottish Government and the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), the scheme will see organisations trial alternatives to single-use products – such as reusable and packaging-free options.
Researchers use cranberries and citrus fruit to eliminate noroviruses
A team of Canadian researchers have developed a treatment combining fruit extracts and irradiation to prevent outbreaks of foodborne infections.
FDA seeks comments on food standards of identity rule
While the original proposed rule was jointly published with the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), the FDA is only seeking comments on the agency’s specific aspects of the proposed rule, including 13 general principles for food standards modernisation.
Study demonstrates stress effects of probiotics in mouse model
Supplementation with certain probiotic strains such as Lactobacillus paracasei Lpc-37® has been shown to alleviate adverse effects of stress in rodents.
Barry Callebaut opens 3D printing studio for creative chocolatiers
Barry Callebaut has opened the world’s first personalised 3D printed chocolate at scale, enabling the design of unseen and bespoke chocolate creations.
Simplifying progress: Sartorius sharpens its brand focus
New brand promise, new logo, new colours – Sartorius looks different today. An international partner of life science research and the biopharmaceutical industry, the company has revised its brand look.
