Denmark sees reduction in ESBL bacteria in domestic poultry meat
The occurrence of resistant ESBL bacteria in Danish broiler meat has decreased from 36% in 2012, to 25% in 2013.
Archives for October 12, 2014
We can cope with extra novel food workload, says EFSA official
The European Food Safety Authority is willing and able to cope with the extra workload of novel food assessment that could come under its control, an official said at a European Parliament workshop.
Beef withdrawal over anthrax fears
A batch of beef possibly contaminated with anthrax has been withdrawn from the market, according to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA).
Salt reduction roadmap: FoodNavigator forum this week
Salt reduction remains a key challenge for many in the food industry. Join our team of salt reduction and policy experts on Wednesday, October 15th to discuss where current efforts can be improved, and what the future holds.
Senior Zimbabwe meat industry figures call for cost reductions to aid exports
The Zimbabwean government has been urged by a major domestic meat processor to take steps that will make local meat more price-competitive and attractive to external markets as it prepares to undertake a meat export drive.
Smithers Pira: Risk of NIAS top of the agenda at Food Contact conference
Smithers Pira will discuss the Plastics Implementation Measure and the Dutch draft guidance on risk assessment of NIAS (Non-Intentionally Added Substances), at the Plastics and Paper in Contact with Foodstuffs, in Munich, Germany December 2-5.
Government policies should pass an ‘obesity test’
All new UK government policies should be considered in the context of rising obesity rates in an effort to reverse the trend, urges a report from independent think tank 2020health.
Food prices stable – but meat prices at record high
Meat prices are at an historic high – despite international food markets being more stable than they have been in years, according to the Food and Agriculture Organisation’s latest Food Outlook report.
Sampling and follow-up shortcomings in poultry meat audit
Official controls on poultry meat and products in Germany are largely met but deficiencies are found around sampling and reactions to positive results, according to a Food and Veterinary Office (FVO) audit.
Loma launches CW3 Compact Combo range
Loma Systems has unveiled a range of CW3 Compact Combination Checkweighing and Metal Detection units.
Appeal sees penalties reduced at chicken processing site
A judge has reduced the proposed penalty issued to a chicken processor by the US Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).