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Beef analysis results show high dioxin levelsFour beef samples from Irish farms using contaminated feed have higher levels of dioxins than those found in the pork which led to the recent Irish pork product recall, said Ireland’s food safety agency. Melamine takes its toll on ingredient sales in ChinaThe impact of this year’s melamine dairy crisis has rumbled through the food chain and although quality assurance measures can benefit responsible firms, downturn in Chinese dairy has still led to loss of ingredients sales. FSA to publish list of additive-free brandsThe UK’s Food Standards Agency (FSA) has called on food manufacturers to come forward if they wish their company or brands to be included in a list of those that are free from the so-called ‘Southampton six’ colours. Australian government, industry to set salt targetsSalt reduction targets for food products sold in Australia are expected to be set in October 2009, subject to development and agreement between the government and the food industry. |
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Benjamin Franklin once said that nothing is certain in life but death and taxes, conveniently forgetting the human race’s desire to avoid both inconveniences at any cost.
Market analysis have expressed concern this year that demand for organic food will shrink in the tight economic situation, as consumers become less willing to part with a premium.
Ulrick & Short has launched a clean label tapioca-based starch for fat replacement in cakes and muffins.
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) said it is to further strengthen the quality of its scientific work by means of an independent review of its opinions and outputs.