China and Denmark sign pig production deal
China and Denmark have agreed to co-operate more closely on livestock production, with a particular focus on sharing knowledge and expertise on pig farming.
Archives for September 10, 2012
Meat reduction: ‘Recommendations should no longer be based on health effects alone’
Dietary recommendations to cut back on red and processed meat could help the UK government toward its target for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, as well as providing health benefits for individuals, claims a new study published in the British Medical...
Bottled beer recalled from UK supermarkets due to glass contamination fears
Sainsbury's, Tesco and Asda are among six UK supermarkets that have had to withdraw bottles of beer over fears they may contain pieces of glass due to a manufacturing fault.
Arla targets high protein yoghurt trend
European interest in high protein foods has moved into the mainstream, according to Arla Foods Ingredients, which has introduced two new ingredients for boosting the protein content of yoghurt.
Irish farmers call for support
The president of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) John Bryan has called on the nation to assist the recovery of Ireland’s farming sector.
ABF says it will meet expectations despite £100m charge
Associated British Foods (ABF) has said that its full year results will include a £100m (€125m) impairment charge for its Australian meat business – although it expects second half earnings to be in line with expectations.
French cooperative to end piglet castration
A major French pork cooperative has announced plans to stop the castration of male piglets on its farms by March 2013.
‘We unlock the power of wheat’: Kampffmeyer
Kampffmeyer Food Innovation has developed a highly nutritious wheat aleurone that plugs a market demand for healthy, good-tasting baked goods, according to its product manager.