‘Fat tax' – why is Denmark such a quitter?
‘Fat tax’ is a neat thought, but like all simplistic ideas it falls down at the execution, as the progress of the policy in Denmark shows – it simply doesn’t work in practice.
Archives for August 30, 2012
Britvic rocked by new 'off odour' recall incident in Ireland
Britvic has withdrawn Ballygowan Water products from sale in Northern Ireland and Ireland due to an 'off odor', according to the UK FSA and the Irish FSAI, in the second recall-related incident to blight the company in as many months.
Food industry backs farmers on sustainability
The food industry has launched important initiatives focusing on the start of the supply chain to boost sustainability and improve supply.
International E.coli workshop reveals research gaps
A group of international experts have agreed that further research is needed to improve understanding of enterohaemorrhagic Escherichia coli (EHEC) infection in cattle and humans.
‘Avoid sweetened drinks’: Scandinavian scientists warn pregnant mothers
Artificially and sugar-sweetened drinks may be linked to preterm child birth, according to Scandinavian researchers who have conducted a controversial new study.
FrieslandCampina posts H1 profit increase, cites infant nutrition growth
FrieslandCampina has posted a profits increase for the first six months of 2012, citing growth in infant and toddler nutritional product markets.
Egg price hikes drive Avangardco sales and profits
The increased price of eggs has been the biggest factor behind strong results posted by Ukraine-based international egg and egg products business Avangardco, which boasts hundreds of millions of euros in sales.
Israeli authorities indict bakeries over price-fixing ‘bread cartel’
Several Israeli bakery chains have been issued with charges by the anti-trust authorities over accusations of collaborative involvement in the price fixing of bread products and anti-competition activities.
Antibiotics reduce effectiveness of pathogen-killing lactic acid bacteria - study
Antibiotic residues in uncured pepperoni, salami and chorizo sausages are potent enough to reduce the effectiveness of lactic-acid producing bacteria designed to make the products safe for consumption, researchers have discovered.
Algeria introduces tax break for poultry products
The Algerian government has introduced a VAT and customs duty exemption on poultry to help the country’s “struggling” poultry meat sector and bring down prices.
Russia's EU livestock ban raises WTO concerns
Russia’s ban on certain live cattle and pig imports from the European Union (EU) is being used by the European Commission as a method to assess whether Russia will deliver on the commitments it made when joining the World Trade Organisation (WTO).
Linpac partners with Addmaster for built-in antimicrobial packaging
Linpac Packaging has partnered with a creator of antimicrobial technology to reduce bacteria growth on the outside of fresh meat packages.