Beef production at Cargill suffers from closed border
The continued closure of the US border to Canadian cattle has led Cargill to further cut beef production, said its meat solutions division on Friday.
Archives for March 7, 2005
Sudan 1 recall spreads to China
Vulnerabilities in the food chain through globalisation evident as the sudan 1 food recall, that has racked the UK food industry in recent weeks, spread to China with reports that international food maker Heinz has called back chilli sauces and chilli...
China steps up food safety licensing
Producers of 28 different foodstuffs will be required by the Chinese government to apply for production licences as part of the Beijing government's ongoing measures to improve food quality and safety, writes Chris Jones.
FDA looks into WHO's acrylamide report
The FDA has said it will review the report published last week by the WHO, which confirmed that high levels of the carcinogen acrylamide are still being found in 7000 food items, particularly French fries, potato crisps and coffee, write Lindsey...
Senomyx's MSG flavor replacement receives GRAS
Four savory enhancers produced by food technologists Senomyx were awarded FEMA GRAS last week. The flavor enhancers are aimed at companies wanting to reduce the amount of monosodium glutamate added to their foods.
Hard sell needed for soft drinks
Coca-Cola says it needs to take a more aggressive stance to marketing its brands as a new report shows that the US carbonated drinks market continues to struggle.