Excess salt and sugar may be ‘a ticking time bomb’ for public health
Consumption of a high-sugar, high-salt diet is creating 'a ticking time bomb of health problems,' according to new research in rats.
Archives for September 30, 2012
New swine fever culling study undertaken
A new study has looked at the effectiveness of culling a herd of pigs in the circumstance of classical swine fever (CSF) outbreaks.
European Commission adopts approved flavouring list
The European Commission has approved plans to harmonise the use of food flavours in the European food industry with a list of permitted flavouring substances.
Fairtrade in Spain hits €26m but still lags behind Europe
Fairtrade sales in Spain hit €26m for 2011 but wider Europe is significantly ahead in both sales and awareness, according to a report.
Arla Foods and Milk Link merge to form UK’s largest dairy firm
Arla Foods and Milk Link have merged to form the UK’s largest dairy firm.
Strong year for Zambeef
African integrated agri-business Zambeef has seen strong trading over the year to 30 September 2012, driven by rapidly increasing demand across meat divisions and continued growth in the Zambian economy, the company has announced.