http://www.just-food.com/sectors/food-safety_id32768Latest Food safety industry news - from just-food.com© 2013 All content copyright just-food.com. Published by Aroq Ltd.Fri, 24 May 2013 15:30:50 GMTFri, 24 May 2013 15:30:50 GMTjust-food.com - RSS feedjust-food.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss20The latest batch of reports from the just-food research store includes baby food markets in central Europe, biscuits in India, and UK bread production.http://www.just-food.com/news/baby-food-in-central-europe-biscuits-in-india_id123262.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=food-safetyThu, 23 May 2013 09:55:00 GMTThe week ended on a high note for Morrisons last week after it announced a venture to launch into the online channel with Ocado. The deal has again fuelled speculation that the deal could upset Ocado's current arrangement with Waitrose. Other deals this week included the acquisition of US baby food firm Happy Family by Danone. just-food also spoke with founder of Amy's Kitchen, Amy Berliner about its growth plans.http://www.just-food.com/news/just-foods-week-in-words_id123255.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=food-safetyMon, 20 May 2013 08:48:00 GMTThe latest batch of reports from the just-food research store includes emerging food and drinks markets, packaging for an ageing population and packaged food in the US.http://www.just-food.com/news/the-civets-markets-packaged-food-in-the-us_id123170.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=food-safetyFri, 17 May 2013 08:56:00 GMTAt first it appeared the villain of the piece with the launch of its Alert Energy Caffeine Gum, which prompted an FDA review of caffeine in foods. However, Wrigley was subsequently praised by the regulator for showing "leadership" when it halted production. So far, however, no other food companies have shown that level of support for the FDA's move. Ben Cooper reports.http://www.just-food.com/analysis/wrigley-wins-fda-plaudits-amid-caffeine-scrutiny_id123240.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=food-safetyThu, 16 May 2013 15:59:00 GMTUS retail giant Wal-Mart is to invest CNY100m (US$16.3m) over three years to improve food safety in China.http://www.just-food.com/news/wal-mart-pledges-investment-in-china-food-safety_id123177.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=food-safetyMon, 13 May 2013 14:42:00 GMTThe quarterly results continued to roll in this week and we listened to a number of CEOs talk about the challenges and opportunities they face in 2013. Elsewhere, just-food covered Hofex, the largest food and hospitality tradeshow in Asia-Pacific, where we spoke with UK SMEs about their international ambitions. Retailer Delhaize Group has also begun the search for a new CEO following the resignation of Pierre-Olivier Beckers.http://www.just-food.com/news/just-foods-week-in-words_id123165.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=food-safetyMon, 13 May 2013 08:40:00 GMTEU food safety laws are facing reform under new proposals from the European Commission, which wants to "simplify and strengthen" controls in the wake of the horsemeat contamination saga.http://www.just-food.com/news/brussels-proposes-reform-tougher-fines-after-horsemeat-saga_id123085.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=food-safetyTue, 07 May 2013 09:27:00 GMTThe rapidly expanding Chinese food sector has long been a focus for multinationals looking beyond developed western markets for expansion. However, it isn't just the international food Goliaths - with big bucks to spend on M&A or organic expansion - that are looking to China for growth. just-food caught up with some smaller enterprises hoping to tame the dragon at Hong Kong trade show Hofex - an event that prides itself of being the largest of its kind in Asia.http://www.just-food.com/comment/international-smes-testing-the-water-at-hofex_id123098.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=food-safetyTue, 07 May 2013 20:47:00 GMTNestle has recalled DiGiorno and California Pizza Kitchen branded pizzas in the US after a "small number" of consumers complained they found fragments of plastic in the product.http://www.just-food.com/news/nestle-recalls-pizza-after-plastic-fragments-found_id123079.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=food-safetyFri, 03 May 2013 15:34:00 GMTThe roll-out of Wrigley's caffeine gum has prompted the US Food and Drug Administration to look again at the impact the ingredient has on health.http://www.just-food.com/news/wrigley-gum-prompts-fda-to-review-caffeine-in-foods_id123038.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=food-safetyWed, 01 May 2013 17:54:00 GMTjust-food spoke with ABF CEO George Weston this week following the release of the firm's first-half figures. The chief executive spoke about the performance of and prospects for the firm's food operations. Elsewhere, Ocado dismissed reports of a potential takeover by Morrisons, while Nestle defended a trademark lawsuit it has filed against Petra Foods over the Singapore firm's Delfi Take-It chocolate bar.http://www.just-food.com/news/just-foods-week-in-words_id122973.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=food-safetyMon, 29 Apr 2013 09:12:00 GMTAssociated British Foods grabbed the headlines this week - for good and tragic reasons. Twenty-four hours before a factory in Bangladesh that supplied ABF's discount clothing chain Primark, just-food discussed the Kingsmill bread owner's half-year results. Another UK-listed major, Unilever, this week reported its Q1 sales, which missed analyst estimates on weaker spreads and ice cream sales. Elsewhere, we analysed the return of GM to national UK headlines and China's attempts to improve food safety.http://www.just-food.com/news/the-highlights-on-just-food-last-week_id122983.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=food-safetyMon, 29 Apr 2013 09:10:00 GMTThe GM debate has re-emerged in the UK in the last couple of weeks with the news four major supermarket operators will allow their suppliers to use GM feed for poultry and eggs.http://www.just-food.com/comment/consuming-issues-gm-debate-comes-down-to-question-of-trust_id122953.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=food-safetyThu, 25 Apr 2013 12:14:00 GMTThe elevation of China's State Food & Drug Administration (SFDA) to a ministry level entity will consolidate the oversight of food safety issues under one umbrella. The Chinese authorities are hoping that the move will convince consumers that the government is serious about tackling the country's food safety problems. Nevertheless, a number of challenges remain. David Green reports from Beijing. http://www.just-food.com/analysis/china-looks-to-tighten-food-safety-regulation_id122902.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=food-safetyMon, 22 Apr 2013 15:55:00 GMTThe industry's first-quarter results continued to pour in last week and two of France's leading retailers, Carrefour and Casino revealed sales figures that got analysts talking. Carrefour appeared pleased with its domestic performance, while Casino was encouraged by the results of recent pricing initiatives. Elsewhere, Tesco finally confirmed its plans to exit the US and revealed it had received and was pursuing interest in the business.http://www.just-food.com/news/just-foods-week-in-words_id122879.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=food-safetyMon, 22 Apr 2013 08:19:00 GMTThe latest batch of reports from the just-food research store includes Colombian prepared meals market, confectionery in Belgium and baby food in Hong Kong.http://www.just-food.com/news/colombian-prepared-meals-market-and-baby-food-in-hong-kong_id122810.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=food-safetyFri, 19 Apr 2013 08:40:00 GMTMore products were found to contain horsemeat in France than any other EU country, according to results published by The European Commission today.http://www.just-food.com/news/france-tops-eu-test-results_id122832.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=food-safetyTue, 16 Apr 2013 16:00:00 GMTThe UK government has revealed it is planning to launch a "wide-ranging" review of the horsemeat scandal.http://www.just-food.com/news/uk-unveils-wide-ranging-horsemeat-review_id122829.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=food-safetyTue, 16 Apr 2013 14:52:00 GMTUK frozen food retailer Iceland Foods has confirmed beef steak on sale at its store in the Czech Republic has been found to contain horsemeat.http://www.just-food.com/news/horsemeat-found-in-iceland-foods-beef-steak_id122831.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=food-safetyTue, 16 Apr 2013 15:54:00 GMTUK-based R&R Ice Cream last week snapped up local rival Fredericks Dairies, a deal its CEO told us will help it compete better with Unilever. We spoke to M&A analysts about the potential sale of Burton's Biscuit Co. and to the chairman of Canada's Dare Foods about his expansion plans. In Europe, the sector was rocked by fresh horsemeat revelations, including news an Asda product contained the veterinary drug phenylbutazone.http://www.just-food.com/news/just-foods-week-in-words_id122800.aspx?utm_source=sector-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=food-safetyMon, 15 Apr 2013 08:26:00 GMT