Neogen pathogen DNA confirmation method receives letter of no objection
Neogen Corporation has announced it has received a letter of no objection for its pathogen DNA confirmation method which produces results in 24 hours.
Archives for September 16, 2012
British Poultry Council unveils new duck welfare assurance scheme
The British Poultry Council (BPC) and Red Tractor Assurance have partnered to develop a new duck welfare assurance scheme, the BPC has said.
European sugar users welcome debate on sugar reform
The EU Sugar Users Association (CIUS) has welcomed debate on sugar reform scheduled in the European Parliament on Monday, ahead of an EU vote on whether to abolish sugar quotas under Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) reforms.
‘Dynamic’ market spurs novel research to boost red wine quality
Spanish researchers have developed a novel process that involves adding dehydrated waste grape skins to red wines before bottling to improve their color, aroma and phenolic content.
Russia lifts British Columbia cattle ban
Russia has lifted a ban on breeding cattle from the British Columbia region of Canada with imports to commence immediately.
IMCD and Beneo pull together in ingredient distribution deal
IMCD and Beneo have entered into a distribution deal for food and nutrition ingredients in the Benelux area.
Robert Wiseman promises ‘substantial’ milk price increase
Müller Dairy UK and Müller-owned Robert Wiseman Dairies have promised a “substantial increase” in the price they pay to their dairy farmer suppliers for milk.
Strong H1 growth for Cherkizovo
Russian meat manufacturer Cherkizovo Group has reported strong performance in the first half of 2012, with rising demand for poultry and high pork prices helping to drive profits.
3M Listeria assay given certification
3M Food Safety has received AOAC-PTM Certification for its Molecular Detection Assay Listeria for Environmental Testing.
French firms urged to back away from ‘no palm oil’ label claims
Products labelled ‘no palm oil’ have proliferated on French supermarket shelves in recent years but Malaysian officials have said that such labels misrepresent an industry that has made strides toward greater sustainability, in a meeting with French...