Oxfam calls for greater controls on huge agri public–private partnerships
The increasing trend towards government investment partnerships with large multinationals threatens land rights, equality and the environment in Africa, an Oxfam report warns.
Archives for September 11, 2014
Norway stresses salmon safety in face of China virus fears
Chinese media reports are wrong and Norwegian salmon poses no danger to the health of consumers, the Norwegian Seafood Council has stressed after the Asian country’s government announced an end to imports.
Global food prices hit four-year low
The FAO Food Price Index continued a five month downward spiral in August, reaching its lowest point in four years.
Food safety and quality control news you may have missed
Review of recalls, research, outbreaks and industry
As we enter the final few months of 2014, FoodQualityNews takes a look back at what has hit the headlines this year.
Lower saturated fats in new rapeseed strain
Determined food businesses working to lower fat content could benefit from a new strain of rapeseed that produces oil with lower than usual levels of saturated fat.
Mangos may lower blood sugar in obese adults: Study
Consumption of freeze-dried mango may reduce blood glucose levels for obese individuals, according to researchers.
Fruit consumption could slash heart disease risk by 40%
Daily fruit consumption could cut the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) by up to 40%, according to new research.
Commission hopes horse ‘passports’ will stop food fraud
Member states have endorsed European Commission proposals to tighten identification rules for horses as part of post horsemeat scandal efforts to clean up food chains.
DISPATCHES FROM GLOBAL FOOD SAFETY, MADRID
Changing food landscape: ‘I need a passport, food doesn’t’
The landscape of food safety is changing with shifting consumer diets, enhanced legislation, globalization and increased public awareness, according to 3M.
DISPATCHES FROM INTERNATIONAL WHEY CONFERENCE 2014
Russian embargo impact on Arla whey and lactose interests 'minimal': CEO
The Russian embargo on Western food imports will have little impact on Arla Foods Ingredients' whey and lactose interests, says CEO Henrik Andersen.