Authority & Legal
Asia Pacific: Victoria Honey producer fined US$29,000 for product, origin misrepresentation on labels
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has issued three infringement notices to Basfoods (Aust) Pty Ltd for the sale of “Victoria Honey”.
The company...
Americas: Wasa’s crispbread products certified non-GMO
Seven of Wasa’s crispbread products have passed the independent verification and testing process, allowing them to bear the Non-genetically modified organisms (GMO) Project Verified...
Europe: Food bacteria show resistance to antimicrobial drugs, finds EFSA-ECDC report
Treatment options for some of the most common food-borne infections are decreasing, as types of bacteria (called ‘isolates’) continue to show resistance to antimicrobial...
Americas: IFF lists achievements in sustainability report
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) has published its 2014 sustainability report that details the company’s continuing commitment to the Triple Bottom Line, with...
Europe: FSA publishes guide for meat processors
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has published a revised and improved version of its Meat Industry Guidance, following a review by the FSA and...
Americas: US partners get US$5.8M funding to grow potatoes in Asia
The US Agency for International Development (USAID) has awarded Michigan State University (MSU) a US$5.8 million cooperative agreement to improve potato production in Bangladesh...
Americas: New water-based additive optimized for food contact packaging
Emerald Specialties Group has launched Masil Ultra SL1000, a water-based, zero-volatile organic compound additive designed to improve slip and mar resistance in waterborne coatings...
Asia Pacific: Ingredion’s resistant starch obtains health claim in Australia
Ingredion has obtained a General Level Digestive Health Claim for Hi-Maize resistant starch from Food Standards Australia New Zealand, a statutory agency which is...
Europe: Corbion receives patent for vinegar powder
Corbion has been granted a European patent for its vinegar powder that covers a composition and process for producing the powdered vinegar, and...
Europe: Celanese sues 3 companies over patent infringement
Celanese Corporation has filed a patent infringement lawsuit in Europe against three Chinese manufacturers of high-potency sweeteners, specifically Acesulfame Potassium (Ace-K).
The complaints allege that...