Salmonella outbreak linked to ground beef appears over, says CDC
An outbreak of salmonella that sickened 22 people appears to be over, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Archives for March 18, 2013
EU protected food and drink products worth €54.3bn
The sales value of European foods and agricultural products protected under the EU’s geographical indication (GI) scheme hit €54.3bn in 2010, according to a new report.
Manufacturing firms employ more women bosses
Manufacturing businesses in the FTSE 100 have more women on their boards than other firms but more should be done to boost their numbers, according to a new report.
Campden BRI forecasts promise of cold plasma
Food industry advisory body Campden BRI is exploring the effects of cold plasma technology on specific surfaces and microorganisms to help food manufacturers wage war on pathogens.
Bird flu outbreak in the Netherlands
More than 80,000 chickens have been destroyed on a farm in the Netherlands following an outbreak of low pathogenic avian influenza virus.
Fat, sugar and texture: ‘It’s always a question of compromise’
Reducing fat and sugar brings major textural challenges – and for food and drink makers it is always a matter of compromise, according to head of food innovation at Leatherhead Food Research Dr Wayne Morley.
Smells for satiety: Olive oil aroma could help boost feelings of fullness
Foods produced with olive oil or olive oil aromas in place of other oils or fats could help consumers feel fuller for longer, according to new research.
Food and drink exports tough out the recession
Britain’s food and drink exports are remaining resilient during the recession – with total UK food and non-alcoholic drink exports for last year maintaining their value of £12.1bn, according to the Food and and Drink Federation (FDF).
Food security institute opened in Northern Ireland
A new £33m ‘food fortress’ aimed at improving sustainable, safe and secure global supplies of quality food, was officially opened by Tesco chief executive Philip Clarke in Belfast last week (14 March).