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EU to Introduce Origin Labeling for Meats

The European Union plans to introduce origin labeling for pork, poultry, sheep and goat meat.
December 13, 2013
The proposed label will include information on where the animals were born, raised and slaughtered.
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Food Allergy Specificity

Food allergies are evidently much more specific than previously assumed.
December 12, 2013
The rising supply and demand for seafood is associated with an increased risk of fish allergies.
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Expansion at Sartori

Sartori Co. will begin a $14 million project at its plants in Antigo and Plymouth, Wisconsin.
December 12, 2013
The project is expected to create up to 53 jobs.
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Frutarom Acquisition

Frutarom Industries has acquired U.S. based Hagelin & Co for $52.4 million.
December 12, 2013
Last month, Frutarom announced the acquisition of 75% of Russia's Protein Technologies Ingredients for $50.3 million.
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Bio-Botanica Names Business Development Director

Bio-Botanica Inc. announced the appointment of Christina Goetjen, director, New Business Development for Food, Beverage and Flavor divisions.
December 12, 2013
Goetjen began her career as a territory manager in New York City for Sandoz (now Novartis).
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Risky Tea?

A study has found tea might actually be a risky beverage for pregnant and nursing women.
December 11, 2013
The study found that many teas contain lead, among other toxins.
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Ventura, CIA Expand Partnership

The Culinary Institute of America and Ventura Foods announced an expansion of their partnership.
December 11, 2013
The decade-long relationship has focused on extending foodservice education, product and process development, and culinary research offered through the Ventura Foods Center for Menu Research and Development at The CIA's campus in California.
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Consumers Want Info about Their Food

Nearly 60% of consumers say the availability of information about how their food is grown and raised is extremely important.
December 11, 2013
Nearly 60% of consumers say the availability of information about how their food is grown and raised is extremely important, according to research recently revealed by the U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance.
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EFSA Gives Ok to Aspartame

The European Food Safety Authority has found aspartame is safe for people to consume at the levels currently used in diet soft drinks.
December 10, 2013
After conducting a major review of evidence, the agency said it has ruled out any “potential risk of aspartame causing damage to genes and inducing cancer.”
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