Rabobank forecasts mixed outlook for European meat industry
The outlook for the European meat manufacturers and processors will be positive for most players in 2012, although significant differences exist between sectors, says Rabobank.
Archives for January 3, 2012
Ethanolic extracts from herbs can boost antioxidant levels in cookies – study
Supplementing cookies with a mixture of the ethnologic extracts of medicinal herbs can raise antioxidant activity in cookies and reduce chemical spoilage, according to a study from Serbian researchers.
MEPs back PARNUTS amendments to prompt EU baby milk law reforms
Pro-breast feeding advocates and Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) are throwing their support behind mooted amendments to the European Union PARNUTS Directive they believe can improve the safety, quality and marketing transparency of infant...
French authorities approve soda tax legislation
French lawmakers have approved legislation for the proposed tax on sugar sweetened beverages in the country – effective from January 2012.
Cold plasma shows potential for Listeria reduction in packaged RTE foods - research
Cold atmospheric pressure plasma (CAPP) treatment shows potential as a way of reducing Listeria monocytogenes contamination on the surface of pre-packaged ready-to-eat (RTE) foods, according to new research.
Fray Bentos sale alleviates Princes-Premier merger concerns
The acquisition of the canning business of Premier Foods by Princes will not be referred to the UK Competition Commision after the company addressed concerns by selling its Fray Bentos brand.