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Americas: Consumers appear unfazed by WHO study on health risks of eating foods, finds...

The World Health Organization study released in October 2015 showed a link between processed and red meat consumption and cancer raises the question, will...

Europe: Researchers develop tool to detect cow’s milk protein allergy in infants

A panel of experts has developed the Cow’s Milk-related Symptom Score Tool (CoMiSS) that is available through Nestlé Health Science. The tool is a scoring...

Americas: Certain US retail delis tested positive for L. monocytogenes, finds researcher

Purdue University research shows that standard cleaning procedures in retail delis may not eradicate Listeria monocytogenes bacteria, which can cause a potentially fatal disease...

Americas: Neogen adds six tests to portfolio on drug residue detection in food

Neogen Corporation rolls out six tests to detect veterinary drug residues in food, which adds to four others introduced recently. The six new tests are...

Europe: Ebola virus is not transmittable through food, says EFSA

There is no evidence that the Ebola virus can be transmitted through food in the European Union (EU), according to European Food Safety Authority...

Europe: FAO to hold meeting on food prices

Agricultural commodity prices experienced a series of dramatic surges between 2008 and 2012, sparking food riots in several countries. While prices have become less...

Europe: DSM exhibits milk testing systems in France

DSM Food Specialties will present milk testing solutions for the dairy industry at the 30th edition of SPACE in Rennes, France, from September 13-16,...

Americas: Chinese, Colombia groups visit US state for ingredients

North Dakota exporters hosted two international delegations as the state's specialty crop and identity-preserved (IP) soybean markets continue to draw international interest. Delegations from...

Europe: Methods to test chlorine in fresh produce

When processing fresh-cut produce like lettuce, disinfection is often carried out by adding free chlorine, in the form of hypochlorite, to the wash water. Many...

Europe: ‘Free from glutamate’ is impossible to fulfill, says TÜV SÜD

Shoppers can often read statements such as 'No flavor enhancers', 'Free from flavor enhancers', 'No flavor-enhancing additives' on food packages. The labeling of flavor enhancers...