Welsh meat executives pursue Russian opportunity
Welsh meat bosses will be hoping for success in Russia with a trade mission to a major food and drink show in Moscow.
Archives for February 4, 2014
Russia reduces long-term support of meat industry
The Russian government is to cut funding for livestock production development for the period up to 2020 by more than 10 times, from RUB65bn (US$1.84bn) to RUB4.6bn (US$0.13bn), according to its press service.
Sweeteners in the water supply? Stevia gains funding on environmental grounds
The Swedish government has supported a stevia project led by Bayn Europe and Barentz based on concerns that non-biodegradable sweeteners may have adverse effects on water supplies.
WHO urges regulation to cut cancers linked to alcohol and obesity
Governments could slow a rapid rise in cancer rates by regulating alcohol and sugary drinks in the same way as tobacco use, claims a new report from the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Thermo Fisher seals $13.6bn Life Tech deal
Thermo Fisher Scientific has completed its acquisition of Life Technologies Corporation for $13.6bn plus the assumption of $1.5bn in net debt.
AB Sciex develops meat speciation test
A meat speciation method for detecting pig and horse contamination has been developed by scientists at the University of Münster and AB Sciex.
Microbiological skills gap ‘concerning’, says Campden BRI
Campden BRI has warned of a microbiological skills gap in newly qualified and established microbiologists based on member feedback.
Alternative snack protein: “Hybrid” meat wins over insects, lentils and seaweed
Locusts, lentils, seaweed or “hybrid” meat? Researchers have found that consumers prefer the thought of non-specified meat substitute snacks over those containing insects or seaweed.
Children are major at-risk group for foodborne illnesses
Youngsters are highly susceptible to foodborne illnesses and practical school lessons should teach pupils about food safety, according to a study in the Food Control journal.
Larger portions decrease liking of food: study
Not only do larger portions lead consumers to like the food they are eating less, they also reduce how often people consume those foods, according to the authors of a recent Carnegie Mellon University study.
Food additives among top food safety concerns
Just as many UK consumers are concerned about food additives as about food poisoning, according to the latest Public Attitudes Tracker survey from the UK’s Food Standards Agency (FSA).