Irish processor withheld horse meat discovery 03.20.2013 By Erica Shaffer A new report documents the discovery of horse meat in beef products labeled 100% beef as far back as June 2012.Read More
Tesco c.e.o.: Horse meat scandal a ‘pivotal moment for our industry’ 03.14.2013 By Keith Nunes The retailer is conducting a 'forensic' examination of its supply chains in an effort to weed out what Philip Clarke called 'rogue elements.'Read More
Food fraud detection difficult but necessary 03.07.2013 By Monica Watrous Growing awareness poises the industry for better practices.Read More
NPD: 30% of adults looking for gluten-free options 03.06.2013 By Staff Analyst calls gluten-free "the health issue of the day."Read More
Sequester to slice deep into meat inspection 03.06.2013 By Jay Sjerven The process the U.S.D.A. must follow to furlough meat inspectors means the budget cuts will not be felt until later in the year.Read More
I.F.T. finds greater traceability may lead to improved business 03.04.2013 By Staff I.F.T. is recommending the F.D.A. to advise the food industry on best practices for recordkeeping through guidance documents.Read More
Taco Bell’s U.K. business finds horse meat in raw materials 03.01.2013 By Keith Nunes Further testing by the United Kingdom's Food Standards Agency finds horse D.N.A. in less than 1% of the beef products tested.Read More
F.D.A. issues ‘final rule’ on administrative detention 02.28.2013 By Jay Sjerven Rule provides the agency greater authority and flexibility in detaining suspect foodsRead More
Concerns voiced over sequester’s effect on food safety 02.27.2013 By Jay Sjerven U.S.D.A., F.D.A. suggest they may have to reduce food inspections.Read More
Nestle c.e.o. calls horse meat scandal ‘unforgivable’ 02.26.2013 By Keith Nunes Paul Bulcke, chief executive officer for the world's largest food company, said maintaining consumer trust is critical for the industry.Read More