Halal row should not hijack labelling debate, says BVA
The UK’s halal labelling row must not derail a campaign which aims to highlight whether meat has been stunned or not at the point of slaughter, veterinary leaders have warned.
Archives for May 13, 2014
Special edition: Closing the fiber gap
Cereal gets to the heart of fiber deficiency, but is fortification the way to go?
High cereal fiber intake after a heart attack may improve long-term survival rates, research suggests, but these benefits could be achieved with a balanced, healthy diet, rather than through fortified goods, says British Heart Foundation senior dietician.
Thermo Scientific’s Salmonella assay backed by AFNOR
Thermo Scientific’s SureTect Salmonella Species Assay has been granted an NF validation certificate by AFNOR Certification for all foods.
Free from 'free-from': Are consumers getting clean label lethargy?
Consumers may begin to seek out labels making no claims as a result of clean labels 'over-reaching', according to Organic Monitor.
Ammonia leaks shut down Maple Leaf plant
Two ammonia leaks have caused the shutdown and evacuation of a Maple Leaf Foods plant and sent one person to the hospital.
High-protein breakfasts could help maintain blood sugar control
Women consuming a high-protein breakfast may have better control over glucose and insulin levels, and could be at a lower risk of developing diabetes, say researchers.
EU adopts new measures to limit cadmium in food
The European Commission has adopted new measures to reduce consumer’s maximum levels of exposure to cadmium in foods such as chocolate and infant formula.
Unintended consequences: Research reveals concerns over EU ban on discarding fish
New EU rules that ban fishermen from throwing away unwanted fish they have caught could actually harm wildlife and fail to improve fish stocks, according to a new report.
Fat Europe: Study projects increased risk of obesity in 'almost all' of Europe by 2030
The prevalence of obesity is predicted to rise in almost all European countries by the year 2030, according to new research projections.
Harvard study backs link between neonicotinoids and bee population collapse
The suggested link between use of neonicotinoid insecticides and the collapse of honey bee colonies has been further backed by new research.
Food safety needs continued emphasis in Horizon 2020 - SAFE
Priority topics to ensure the emphasis on food safety in Horizon 2020 work programmes have been laid out by The European Association for Food Safety, The SAFE consortium.
Traffic light labels: 'not the answer to obesity'
Now that common sense has been confirmed by a consumer survey that traffic light labelling is confusing and misleading, maybe the Department of Health (DH) should sit up, take stock and review its strategy on healthy eating