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Regulatory updates on food trade and commercial breakthroughs on product safety.
Americas: FDA clears Innate potato varieties for consumption
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) finds the first generation of Innate potato varieties is as safe and nutritious as conventional potatoes.
The J....
Europe: Denmark regulates fluorinated substances levels in food packaging
The Danish food authorities have introduced a guidance value on fluorinated substances in food packaging to reduce the use of these substances, which can...
Americas: Food harvester Sesajal installs machines for pasteurization
Food safety solutions company RF Biocidics has sold machines to international food harvester and distributor Sesajal.
The sale expands RF Biocidics’ global footprint in the...
Europe: Most salmonella infections still come from travellers, says Danish researchers
Almost every other registered salmonella infection in Denmark in 2014 was brought back by Danes travelling overseas, according to a report was prepared by...
Europe: FSA proposes approach on serving rare burgers
UK's Food Standards Agency (FSA) has published a proposed new approach to the preparation and service of rare (pink) burgers in food outlets.
The increased...
Americas: School meals have more fiber, less salt, finds CDC report
Most schools in the US are implementing healthy practices to help meet federal school meal standards by offering whole grains, more fruits and vegetables,...
Asia Pacific: Australia to export US$4M worth of wine to China
On the completion of his first trade mission to Asia, Australia's Minister for Trade, Tourism and Major Events Stuart Ayres saw the demand for...
Europe: Q2 2015 Index shows drop in UK total recalls
The total recalls and notifications have decreased in the second quarter of 2015, with significant drops in both the consumer and automotive sectors, according...
Europe: Time is running out for producers in food color labeling, says GNT
The transition period for the implementation of the European Guidance notes on the classification of food extracts with coloring properties will end on November...
Asia Pacific: Australia’s CSIRO joins Global Food Traceability Centre
CSIRO has become the first Australian member of the Global Food Traceability Centre.
The Centre, launched in 2013, looks at the challenges and opportunities of...