Food-borne bacteria showing increasing resistance
Food-borne illnesses such as Salmonella and Campylobacter could become harder to treat as resistance to antimicrobial drugs remains at significant levels.
Archives for March 2, 2015
Positive predictions for EU meat sector despite Russian impact
Prospects for the European meat sector remain strong, despite the continued impact of the Russian ban, according to the latest USDA report.
Norway warns companies against improper halal labelling
The Norwegian Food Safety Authority (FSA) said some companies risked losing their credibility after an annual audit found 12 of 40 businesses had “dishonestly” labelled their products as halal.
EFSA manual for reporting foodborne outbreaks
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has updated guidance on reporting foodborne outbreaks.
CULTURED VIEWS FROM PROBIOTA 2015 IN AMSTERDAM
Biased by industry? Do academic and business collaborations work?
Like many areas of nutrition research, probiotic and prebiotic science relies on strong collaboration between academic experts and businesses. But there are some who say such links create biased science.
Will WHO nutrient profiles spur reformulation?
Public health advocates have welcomed the WHO’s recently unveiled nutrient profiling model, while the food industry has said blocking some categories from marketing was unlikely to encourage reformulation.
Swedish agency asks for government support to fight food fraud
The Swedish National Food Agency (NFA) has called on the government for more legislative changes and better support from courts to fight food fraud.
Why are private labels successful in some markets but not in others?
Private label food and drink products have encroached on brands’ market share – but what are the factors that lead to own-brand success, and why do they only apply in some regions?
Chicken sales fall amid consumer health concerns
Negative media publicity surrounding infections in poultry flocks and farming practices in Norway has sparked a 15% to 20% drop in domestic chicken meat sales in the last six months, to mid-February.