Headwall inks deal with USDA on poultry inspection
Machine vision provider Headwall Photonics has formed a partnership with the USDA on technology for high-speed, in-line inspection of poultry.
Archives for May 1, 2014
3M scoops prize at Edison Awards
3M has received an award for its Salmonella detection technology which gives results in 44 hours.
UK firm seeks clubmoss extract EU novel foods approval
The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued a draft EU novel foods approval to UK company Sporomex for shells derived from the clubmoss (Lycopodium clavatum) plant.
EU traceback system for imported berries needs improving
Traceback systems for berries into Europe need to be improved, according to the authors of a report in Eurosurveillance.
Key Insights from Food Vision
Food brands need personalities on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram: Do you have one?
Food companies need to develop online personalities to successfully connect with savvy consumers who expect a human connection, according to nutritionist and social media guru Jenny Westerkamp.
Focus on New Zealand - NZ lamb in the UK
Despite fewer promotions and price rises driven by market forces, New Zealand lamb bucked the downward trend on imports in 2013.
Dutch business charged over horse meat scandal
Dutch businessman Jan Fasen has been charged and held in France, following his involved in the horse meat scandal last year, Agence France Presse (AFP) has reported.
Napier Brown confirms ABF sugar dispute hit
The Real Good Food Company’s (RGFC’s) annual profits were hit by its dispute with British Sugar, part of Associated British Foods (ABF), over sugar supply, it has confirmed.
Vitafoods Live! debates to take aim at key industry issues
From infant formula, to additives, protein, medical foods and omega-3 issues, our team of expert journalists will be taking aim at the most important and topical issues for the global food and nutrition industry at the Vitafoods Live! debate theatre next...
MEPs endorse new animal health laws
European Union (EU) ministers are now considering a new EU animal health law, which has been approved by the European Parliament, and which would unite 40 pieces of existing EU legislation, easing implementation by meat and livestock businesses.
European meat union forecasts drop in exports
The European Livestock and Meat Trading Union (UECBV) has said lamb and beef exports will drop significantly by 2023, due to a lack of supply and competition with the Chinese market.