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Regulatory updates on food trade and commercial breakthroughs on product safety.
Americas: Canadian approval of GE salmon egg production draws sharp criticism
The Center for Food Safety has denounced the Canadian government’s decision to approve commercial production of genetically engineered (GE) salmon eggs on Prince Edward’s...
Europe: Amcor, Selinko launch anti-counterfeit packaging solution for wine
Amcor Capsules and object identification company Selinko have launched InTact, a high-quality connected overcap to protect wines and spirits against counterfeiting and fraudulent refilling.
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Europe: Anti-food fraud measures are working, says European Commission
A second round of coordinated pan-European testing for horse meat deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) in beef products was launched in April 2014.
This testing was a follow-up...
Asia Pacific: Vitafoods Asia exhibitors on SEA market, health & wellness sectors
The seventh edition of Vitafoods Asia will be held in Singapore from September 5 to 6, 2017.
With lifestyle trends and changing consumer demand, what...
Europe: Chr Hansen, researchers develop fermentation process for carmine
Researchers from Chr. Hansen, the University of Copenhagen, Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences (KU) and Technical University of Denmark, Department of Systems Biology...
Europe: EFSA approves creatine health claim
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has approved an ingredient claim filed by Creapure manufacturer AlzChem that states 'Daily creatine consumption can enhance the...
Americas: Purdue University showcases food safety technologies
Purdue University food safety researchers have developed a number of patented available technologies through the Office of Technology Commercialization that could provide more secure,...
Europe: Leaders launch network for managing food crises
Authorities have launched a new network to achieve joint global food-security assessments and joint responses to food crises, including those related to phenomena such...
Americas: Ganeden’s ingredient Non-GMO Project verified
Ganeden's GanedenBC30 has received the Non-GMO Project Verification, on top of being certified kosher, halal, gluten free, and is completely allergen free.
It was...
Asia Pacific: India honors FAO Director-General for Zero Hunger Program in Brazil
Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) Director-General José Graziano da Silva was named Doctor Honoris Causa by the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) and made...