WHO urges national dietary targets to cut preventable deaths
The World Health Organisation has outlined potential strategies to reduce premature deaths from non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including junk food taxes and cutting salt intakes.
Archives for January 19, 2015
Personality of the Year 2014: 'When you’re working for the EU it has to be innovative'
Jan-Willem Van der Kamp from TNO has been voted as BakeryandSnacks’ Personality of the Year 2014 for his leadership on HealthBread - an EU project to develop healthier breads.
No inspection, no HACCP or listeria plans
FSIS reports Saturday slough of high-risk recalls
The US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) reported three Class I (high health risk) recalls during the weekend.
Lambs suffer breathing problems in intensive rearing says EFSA
Respiratory disorders are a common welfare problem for lambs in intensive rearing systems, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has said, while ewes in extensive farming can often go hungry.
The report looked at Trichinellosis from 2008–2012
Trichinellosis decreases but cases continue
Although progress has been made, continued cases of trichinellosis shows work needs to continue to reduce the parasite, according to a surveillance report.
Top 5 metal detection tips
Fortress Technology upgrades its metal detectors in compliance with M&S revised code of practice
Fortress Technology has released its top five metal detector tips as it upgrades its Vector metal detector/ conveyor equipment for suppliers following the announcement Marks and Spencer (M&S) retail store has revised its metal detector code of practice.
Ukraine cuts direct support for livestock industry in 2015
There will be no program of livestock industry support in Ukraine this year, according to the ‘State Budget of Ukraine for 2015’, published on the website of the Verkhovna Rada (Parliament) on Monday 12 January.
Red sky at night: Coca-Cola lambasted for London Eye sponsorship
Public health campaigners have criticised Coca-Cola's sponsorship of tourist attraction the London Eye, saying this could exacerbate sugar consumption and related health issues.
Arla Foods enters UK yoghurt category with high-protein quark launch
Arla Foods has entered the UK yoghurt category with Arla Protein - a high-protein quark product Finnish consumers will be familiar with.
What does the roadmap to food security really look like?
Food security is vital to the food industry in both developing and developed countries, but what does ‘food security’ really mean, how do we measure it, and can we really solve the problems facing us?
Evolva and Cargill partner on new fermentation-derived ingredients project
Swiss firm Evolva Holding and Cargill have signed an agreement to co-develop a “sustainable, customisable, and cost-effective fermentation production process” to produce new food and beverage ingredients.
Using animal fat as biodiesel helps save GHG emissions
Biodiesel made from animal fat could help cut the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions produced from processing by 85%, according to the European Fat Processors and Renderers Association (EFPRA).
NESPRESSO 'CONFIDENT' IT HAS NOT INFRINGED PATENT
Coffee capsule maker sues Nestlé Nespresso for €150m
A manufacturer of third-party capsules designed to work on Nestlé’s Nespresso coffee machines today sued the firm for €150m in a French court claiming patent infringement and damages.
Nanoscale pores stop bacteria sticking to surfaces
A nanoscale surface that bacteria can’t stick to holds promise for the food processing industry, according to its developers.
Russia set to do U-turn on EU pork ban
Exports of European pork could well be making their way to Russia again, following successful talks between EU and Russian officials last week.
EU and Morocco reach deal on PGIs
The European Union and Morocco have agreed measures to promote protected geographical indications (PGIs) and to encourage trade.