Gulf region rapid alert system for food to be introduced
A rapid alert system to warn authorities about foodborne outbreaks, contamination and recalls related to food is being developed to provide regional communication for the Gulf States.
Archives for March 1, 2012
Lindt seeks foothold in new markets ‘as quickly as possible’
Swiss chocolatier Lindt & Sprüngli has posted stagnant sales in its 2011 results and says it must look to new markets to foster growth.
France faces EU pig welfare investigation
Animal welfare organisation Alsace Nature has filed a complaint with the European Commission against France, pointing to “regular and systematic breaching” of the EU directive on pig welfare.
Monthly career insider
Dairy NPD veteran: “Grass won’t grow faster when you start pulling the blades.”
In this month’s Career Insider, we get a taste of beverage development at a leading dairy ingredients company. It’s more than just a creative “fuzzy front end”…
PARNUTS revision
Industry backs vote to amend PARNUTs framework
European industry and consumer groups have broadly backed draft amendments to the much-debated specialised foods Directive known as PARNUTs.