Salmonella outbreak sickens more than 200
An outbreak of Salmonella that has sickened more than 200 people is being investigated in England, France and Austria.
Archives for August 17, 2014
DEFRA: Elliott Review publication not blocked
The UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has refuted claims that publication of the Elliot Review has been blocked.
First half of 2014 brings record sales of RSPO Certified Sustainable Palm Oil
Demand for the sustainable oil is rising faster than supply for the first time as total sales of Certified Sustainable Palm Oil (CSPO) reach more than 2.4 million metric tonnes (MT).
Premium chocolatiers take note: Colombia to renew high-quality cocoa plantations
Higher cocoa prices in the international market could kick-start Colombia’s plans to replant up to 80,000 ha of its cocoa bean acreage.
Evolva and Cargill publish patent application for ‘next generation’ fermented sweeteners
A new patent application that covers the efficient and sustainable production of sweeteners including Rebaudioside M (Reb M) using fermentation technology has been published by Evolva and Cargill.
Burrows Paper fined $58k for repeat H&S violations
Burrows Paper has come under fire from the US Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for repeat violations over a five year period.
EU ban on Israeli settlement dairy 'destructive' to Palestinian relations
A European Union (EU) ban on dairy products from Israeli settlements it deems illegal could have a "destructive" impact on Israeli-Palestinian relations, the Israeli Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has claimed.
Russia attacks McDonald’s over meat quality
Russian authorities have said they want to ban production of a number of popular McDonald’s burgers, claiming the fast food chain has violated the country’s legislation, which could result in dangerous meat and other products being sold to consumers.
INDUSTRY VOICES: Stefano Zanette, president, Prosecco DOC Consortium
'As with Champagne, product protection is vital': Prosecco DOC Consortium
Italy’s Prosecco DOC Consortium reported world sales of 155m DOC bottles in 2013 and 13% growth. Here chairman Stefano Zanette tells us how the drink can retain sparkling superiority in markets like the US.