E.coli buffer zone guidelines ‘could be inadequate’
Set-back distance guidelines of 400 feet may not be adequate to stop E. coli O157:H7 in leafy greens planted near cattle feeding operations, according to a study.
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Food prices slump after stability: FAO
The FAO monthly food price index dipped once more in December, after three months of relative stability.
Global food import and export company to merge business
Lamex Food Group has announced it will merge four of its trading offices – in the UK, Northern Ireland, the Netherlands and Switzerland - to form a new division called Lamex Foods Europe.
Baltic countries continue to struggle with ASF
African swine fever (ASF) continues to hit pig farming in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, despite efforts by the authorities in those countries to contain the spread of the disease.
Sugar low: “The use of such a health claim would convey a conflicting and confusing message..."
Glucose health claims: EFSA says yes; EC says no (and closes door)
Five glucose health claims approved by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) back in 2012 have been officially banned by the European Commission due to concerns over what they would say to consumers about sugar consumption.
Caters to needs of local food producers and processors
College offers food safety regulatory training for locavore entrepreneurs in Ontario
An Ontario college has developed a program to help local food entrepreneurs keep themselves, their products, and their customers safe.
European snack innovation ‘conservative’ in 2014, says ESA
Snack sales and volumes across Europe remained strong last year, creating a conservative R&D sentiment throughout industry, says the European Snacks Association (ESA).
‘Regulations and incentives’ needed to reduce trillions of tonnes of hidden water use globally
Governmental and institutional actions are needed urgently to reduce the estimated 1.8 million tonnes of water – per person - used in food production around the globe, a UK group has urged.
Mérieux NutriSciences seals deal for Randolph Companies
Mérieux NutriSciences has bought the Randolph Companies after a shared history of safety services to the food industry.
Europe vows to preserve protected food names in TTIP talks
The European Commission has vowed to preserve protected geographical indications (PGIs) for food and drink after coming under pressure to soften the rules in trade talks with the US.
Washington state implements quarantine after backyard flocks fall ill
Avian flu fears prompt 30 countries to ban poultry imports from Pacific Northwest
Anxiety about the detection of avian influenza (AI) in Washington state has prompted nearly two dozen countries to ban imports of poultry from the Pacific Northwest this week.
EFSA rejects novel foods status for arracacha root
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has rejected a novel foods application for the South American root vegetable arracacha xanthorrhiza after the applicant failed to provide sufficient information.