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Pesticide-tainted pears spark EU emergency measures
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The European Commission has imposed emergency measures on pear imports from Turkey after some shipments were found to contain pesticide residues over 1,400 times above acceptable levels. Related news |
Canadians warned off Chaotic Beverages over possible health risksHealth Canada has told consumers not to drink four “unauthorised” drinks made by Chaotic Beverages on fears they contain ingredients that could pose a health hazard to children. Danisco says UHT fouling fixed with new enzymeA new ingredient has been developed to resolve UHT milk processing fouling naturally and thereby lead to increased production capacity for processors, claims the manufacturer. Cadbury cites eco concerns for tin swapConfectionery giant Cadbury is playing up its sustainability initiatives in its seasonal packaging to appeal to consumer demand for a 'green' Christmas. FDA calls meeting to improve food traceability systemsFederal agencies in the United States need to increase the speed and accuracy of traceability systems to combat outbreaks of food-borne illnesses, said the FDA as it called a public meeting on the matter. |
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Paper aims to debunk livestock production ‘myths’ from FoodNavigator-USA.com
The environmental impact of intensive modern livestock production is much lower than many people assume, according to a paper presented at the 71st Cornell Nutrition Conference in Syracuse, NY.
Carotenoid-rich broccoli could lead to better extracts from NutraIngredients.com
Careful conventional breeding of broccoli may boost the levels of antioxidants in the vegetable, especially lutein – a carotenoid linked to improved eye health.
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Are EU health claims dooming innovation – Your views from NutraIngredients.com
NutraIngredients asked its readers for their views on whether the EU health claims regulation is stifling innovation in Europe. And we received a lot of responses...
Sucralose sales bouncing back for Tate & Lyle from FoodNavigator.com
Tate & Lyle has seen a new surge in sucralose sales in the last 6 months thanks to customers restocking after running down amassed supplies; and stocks at the mothballed US site are expected to run down by the year’s end.
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Industry backs bisphenol A safety in can linings
The use of bisphenol A (BPA) in can linings is both safe and vital for food protection, a host of industry bodies and companies have said in rejecting the conclusions of a report calling for a ban on the chemical...
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