Lab M invests in R&D and Quality Control
Lab M has made a number of appointments which it says reflects continued growth as a supplier of culture media, supplements and microbiology products.
Archives for March 31, 2015
CMS targets secondary poultry processing safety
Stricter chicken part standards will mean changes for poultry processors and safer food for consumers, according to CMS Technology.
Which? responds as Scottish food agency launches
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has launched today (1 April) with a consumer watchdog calling on it to operate as a ‘strong, independent consumer champion’.
How do start-ups approach new product development?
Some of the best and brightest innovation in the food and drink industry comes from start-ups – so how do they approach NPD? And what can companies of all sizes learn from their approach?
Russia to launch turkey supplies to the EU
Poultry farm JSC Krasnobor has become the first Russian company to be accredited to supply turkey meat products to the European Union (EU), according to a statement from Russian veterinary body Rosselkhoznadzor.
L.A. Star closed due to insanitary conditions
A judge has ordered L.A. Star Seafood Company to halt operations until it demonstrates it can process compliant food.
‘Let’s inform, not mislead:’ Calorie labelling on alcoholic beverages could see spirits suffer, says Spirits Europe
Calorie labelling on alcoholic beverages could mislead consumers: according to industry body Spirits Europe.
Mother’s diet has 'significant impact' on baby’s brain activity and weight
Maternal consumption of a high-fat diet during pregnancy and lactation could drive weight gain and obesity later in their offspring by changing brain circuits that control appetite and weight control, say researchers.
EFSA issues revised exposure assessment for E122 colouring
Revised EFSA data shows exposure to carmoisine (E122) falls below the acceptable daily intake (ADI) limit for everyone, after previous findings suggested ADIs may be breached in young children.
Hygiena aerobic bacteria test backed by AOAC
Hygiena has been awarded Performance Tested Methods (PTM) validation from the AOAC Research Institute for its aerobic bacteria test.
New COOL requirements criticised by Irish meat industry
Long-awaited EU-wide rules for country-of-origin labelling on packaged meat products, which came into effect today, have drawn criticism from the Irish meat industry.
Campaign launched to wipe out sheep and goat plague
A 15-year campaign to eradicate sheep and goat plague has been launched at a conference in the Côte d’Ivoire, in Africa, this week.
Calorie labelling should be mandatory for alcoholic drinks, say public health MEPs
Calorie content labelling should be made mandatory for alcoholic beverages in the EU as soon as possible, say public health Members of European Parliament (MEPs).
Doctors question study claiming pesticides lower semen quality
A study that claimed men who eat fruits and vegetables with higher levels of pesticide residues could have lower sperm count should be interpreted with caution, said health professionals.