EU programme aims to boost kids’ fruit and milk consumption
The European Commission has unveiled proposals to reverse declining fruit and milk consumption among young people, as part of its efforts to improve children’s health.
Archives for February 3, 2014
Robotic ‘tongue’ tipped to cut beer fraud
Scientists have developed an electronic tongue to distinguish between different beers with 82% accuracy and claim the invention could be used to improve product quality and reduce fraud.
Russia suspends pork imports from the EU
As of 30 January, Russian veterinary watchdog Rosselkhoznadzor has stopped pork imports from the European Union (EU) following the discovery last week in Lithuania of the bodies of two wild boars, which had died from African swine fever (ASF).
Sustainability review: Huge growth but developed nations dominate
Once-niche certified sustainable goods are gaining traction in mainstream markets, but there is a danger that smaller producers are still under-represented, according to a review from the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD).
'No reason' to replace fructose with glucose in commercial foods, finds study
There is no metabolic benefit in replacing fructose with glucose in commercially prepared foods, according to a new research review.
McDonald's Middle East expansion
McDonald’s UAE will open up to 15 more restaurants in the Emirates this year.
RPA to enforce olive oil regulations
The Rural Payments Agency (RPA) has been chosen to enforce olive oil regulations around authenticity and labelling.
PFGE ‘gold standard’ for Salmonella typing
Pulsed Field Gel Electrophoresis (PFGE) is the gold standard for high discriminatory typing of Salmonella and the only generic method for typing all serovars, according to an EU report.
Pathogen sequencing stepped up in UK
The ‘PHE Pathogen Genomics Service’ is being launched by Public Health England (PHE).