Americas: FDA to overhaul nutrition facts label
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced plans to overhaul the Nutrition Facts label on the back of packaged foods.
The announcement...
Americas: CDC adds module to pathogen library
With Bruker Corp., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recently added a new module to MicrobeNet that allows laboratories to search...
Americas: 3M Food Safety’s solution deemed official method by body
The 3M Molecular Detection Assay 2 – Salmonella by 3M Food Safety has been approved for Official Method of Analysis by AOAC International.
The validation...
Europe: Campden BRI recognised for food authenticity testing
Campden BRI has been included in the general proficiency section of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs UK Centres of Excellence in...
Europe: Using MAP to pack fresh meat
Over recent years, the range of fresh pre-packed meat available in the self-service areas of supermarkets has increased steadily.
Today, pre-packed meat products hold...
Americas: Sensient’s ingredients receive Non-GMO status
Sensient Natural Ingredients has earned Non-GMO Project Verification for its California-grown garlic, onion and parsley.
The Non-GMO Project offers North America’s independent verification for products...
Americas: Food labels appear on personal care products, finds Organic Monitor
A growing number of ethical food labels are making their way to cosmetic and personal care products, says Organic Monitor.
It finds almost 15% of...
Americas: Ingredion recognized as most ethical company by organization
Ingredion has been named by the Ethisphere Institute as a 2016 World’s Most Ethical Company.
The designation recognizes companies that align principle with action, work...
Americas: Celanese Corp receives top Energy Star award
Celanese Corporation receives the 2016 Energy Star Partner of the Year Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Of the 17 Industrial Partner of the...
Americas: Tate & Lyle’s US plant lauded for energy efficiency
Tate & Lyle's Lafayette South corn wet mill in Indiana, US has been awarded Energy Star certification by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)...