Archives for October 8, 2014

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MEPS demand more action to stop spread of ASF

By Méabh McMahon, in Brussels

The European Commission’s response to Europe’s African swine fever (ASF) crisis was criticised at the European Parliament yesterday (Tuesday 7 October) for being too weak.

CFIA suspects tampering in potato contamination

By Joseph James Whitworth

A possible food tampering incident involving metal has prompted the withdrawal of potatoes from Linkletter Farms, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).

US beef and pork exports set new record

By Georgi Gyton and Oli Haenlein

US beef and pork export values continue to increase at record pace, according to the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF).

STUDY COULD HELP IDENTIFY WHO SHOULD DRINK MORE OR LESS

Harvard study suggests we seek maximum caffeine bang from coffee buck

By Ben BOUCKLEY

A high-profile US meta study suggests people naturally tailor their coffee intake to experience caffeine’s optimal effects, while genetic factors linked to higher consumption likely increase coffee metabolism.

Gluten-free foods set to get much healthier

By Nicholas Robinson

Consumer demand for healthier products will push the UK's gluten-free (GF) food manufacturers to make further reductions to the fat, sugar and salt content of their foods, industry experts have reported.

EU poultry industry debates profitability

By Georgi Gyton and Oli Haenlein

The Association of Poultry Processors and Poultry Trade in the EU (avec), which represents the EU poultry industry, held its 57th General Assembly in Marseille, France, with the theme ‘Keeping poultry business profitable with European Standards’.