Chocolate war: Soviet brand dispute behind Roshen factory raids
Russia has seized the Russian factories of Ukraine’s leading chocolate company Roshen.
Archives for March 21, 2014
EFSA Board backs Bernhard Url to be new chief
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is backing Dr Bernhard Url to be its next executive director after its management board selected the acting chief from a shortlist.
Honey may stop bacterial resistance to antibiotics
Honey could be one solution to the ever-growing problem of bacterial resistance to antibiotics, according to researchers.
Marketing to children, or the family? EU and UK data suggests clashes in TV advertising
A survey has suggested that European kids are exposed to less food advertising during childrens TV than ten years ago, however data from the UK has suggested that prime-time family TV is 'saturated' with junk food advertising.
BRC guideline to meet allergen management
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) Global Standards has published a guideline to help manufacturers identify allergens and ensure best practices are met and risks reduced.
Welsh Lamb gains important Swedish listing
PGI Welsh Lamb will be sold in Swedish supermarkets from this spring, resulting in new sales amounting to 300 tonnes (t) per year.
‘There is no-one making gluten-free clusters’, says Carmit Candy
Israeli firm Carmit Candy has identified a market gap for a gluten-free version of the increasingly popular clusters format.
Anti-GM protesters 'storm' EFSA headquarters
A group of anti-GM protesters forced entry into EFSA’s premises yesterday, in what the authority says was a bid to 'denounce' its role in assessing GMO applications in the European Union.
Reformulation of carbonated drinks could slash more than 6,000 calories per year
Using stevia to reformulate just 20% of carbonated soft drinks could slash more than 6,000 calories per year from the diet of consumers, says Diana Cowland of Euromonitor International.
Poland’s poultry, beef exports expand in 2013
Polish meat industry players have posted improved export sales for last year. In 2013, local firms exported 699,000 tonnes (t) of poultry meat, up 9% compared with a year earlier, according to data from the state-run Agricultural Market Agency (ARR).
Authorities release report on cattle mistreatment in Egypt
A joint review of slaughter practices, by the Australian and Egyptian governments has found that an abattoir in Ain Sokhna, Egypt, did not confirm to international standards for animal welfare.