All news articles for February 2012

DSM readies €2bn+ acquisitions war chest as 2011 profit jumps 15%

DSM readies €2bn+ acquisitions war chest as 2011 profit jumps 15%

By Shane Starling

Nutrition and polymers were the stand-out divisions for Royal DSM in 2011, a year that saw operating profits rise 15% from €752m to €866m, as the newly life science-oriented ingredients giant singled out Martek buy-out success and committed to ongoing...

A consumer disputes that Quaker's labeling claim that products contain zero trans-fats

Quaker Oats motion to dismiss trans-fat lawsuit rejected

By Oliver Nieburg

A court in Illinois, USA has rejected Quaker Oats’ motion to have a deceptive advertising case against it dismissed and has halted proceedings until four similar actions in California are resolved.

US beef production to decline further

US beef production to decline further

By Melodie Michel

American beef production is expected to go down by 4% in 2012, hindered by record low cattle numbers, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has revealed.

US-Philippines row heats up

US-Philippines row heats up

By Melodie Michel

Philippine agriculture secretary Proceso J Alcala is determined to maintain Administrative Order 22 (AO22), mandating refrigeration of imported meat, despite growing pressure from US officials.

FDA offers support in industry roll-out of Facts Up Front labeling

FDA offers support in industry roll-out of Facts Up Front labeling

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

The FDA wrote to the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) and the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) in December in support of the trade groups’ front-of-pack labeling program, saying it would exercise enforcement discretion for certain aspects of the...

Farm antibiotics blamed for MRSA resistance

Farm antibiotics blamed for MRSA resistance

By Melodie Michel

The Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) bacterium responsible for MRSA became drug-resistant when it jumped from humans to antibiotic-fed livestock, new research suggests.

Hormel profits down 14% due to high pork costs

Hormel profits down 14% due to high pork costs

By Melodie Michel

US food manufacturer Hormel Foods has reported a 14% drop in profits in the first quarter of 2012, down to $128.4m from $148.8m in Q1 2011. Overall sales were up 6% to $2.04bn, despite a 2% decline in volume.

Back to basics to tackle coming shortage of food safety auditors

Back to basics to tackle coming shortage of food safety auditors

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

There could be an impending shortage of food safety auditors in the United States, rooted in a lack of food safety emphasis in the US education system, says director of food safety solutions at DNV Business Assurance Kathleen Wybourn.

US-EU trade deal could benefit organic manufacturers, stabilize prices

US-EU trade deal could benefit organic manufacturers, stabilize prices

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Last week’s organic equivalency agreement between the US and the EU is expected to have a significant impact on the trade of organic products – and many are likely to be finished foods rather than agricultural products, according to organic research firm...

ADM announces plan for 20% more job cuts

ADM announces plan for 20% more job cuts

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Grain processing giant Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) has said it will lay off about 20% more employees than previously announced, bringing the total number to about 1,200 or 4% of its global workforce.

Inulin could help slash fat in cakes, say researchers

Inulin could help slash fat in cakes, say researchers

By Nathan Gray

Replacing fats and oils with fibre in the form of inulin could lead to 70% reductions in fat, whilst maintaining good taste and functionality, in bakery products, according to new research.

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