World Health Day: Food Safety
Food safety victim to absence of co-ordination - WHO
Food safety can be the victim of an absence of good co-ordination, according to the World Health Organization’s (WHO)'s Director of Food Safety.
Archives for April 6, 2015
Industry not meeting needs of coeliac sufferers, says analyst
Industry should be more pro-active in encouraging consumers to seek a diagnosis of coeliac disease before switching to a gluten-free diet, says Euromonitor contributing analyst Simone Baroke.
World Health Day: Food safety
3M: Food safety landscape changed dramatically
There has been more change in the food safety landscape in the last few years compared to the previous 30, according to 3M Food Safety.
Ukrainians switch to poultry consumption
The share of poultry in Ukraine’s overall meat consumption has exceeded 50% for the first time.
Ireland’s beef industry may need quota protection within TTIP deal, says Irish government
The Irish government has predicted to GlobalMeatNews that American beef exports to the European Union (EU) will be limited by quotas in future, even if the EU and USA successfully negotiate a Transatlantic Trade & Investment Partnership (TTIP) deal.
Who is responsible for battling the big issues in food?
From obesity to malnutrition and water scarcity, the world is facing an ever-growing number of food-related problems. But how responsible is the food industry for fighting back against these issues?
Slump in sugar prices driving down overall food prices: FAO
A sharp drop in sugar prices is the main factor behind a fall in overall global food prices, says the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).
Intertaste to acquire Caldic's Belgian herbs and spices busines
Intertaste has agreed to acquire Caldic’s herbs, spices, dried vegetables and seasonings business in Belgium for an undisclosed sum, the company has said.
French implement measures to shore up pig industry
Emergency measures designed to resuscitate the crisis-hit French pig industry have been announced by the French minister of agriculture, food and forestry.
World Health Day: Food Safety
ECDC unveils Seroincidence calculator for Salmonella and Campylobacter
A seroincidence calculator for Salmonella and Campylobacter has been launched by the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) to get an objective measurement of the problem.
“Bamboo Water can reach the amazing eco and health conscious movement on our planet”
Not just for pandas: Could Bamboo Water be the next ‘superdrink’?
Bamboo Water could harness the neglected nutritional properties of bamboo leaves to create a drink that is both healthy and ecologically sustainable, says the co-founder of Bamboo Beverages.
Indonesia
Barentz acquires Indonesian distributor Astabumi
Netherlands-headquartered Barentz has acquired PT Astabumi Ciptadaya, a leading food and nutrition ingredients distributor in Indonesia after receiving a capital injection to accelerate expansion.
World Health Day: Food Safety
Continuous improvement in cleaning and hygiene, says PeroxyChem
There has been a continuous improvement in cleaning and hygiene methods to ensure food safety, said PeroxyChem.
Russia and Ukraine target Halal poultry market
Russia is planning to start exports of Halal poultry to the UAE and Qatar, while Ukraine’s Halal meat exports are booming, as both countries struggle with the effect of embargoes.
Eating eggs linked to lower diabetes risk, says study
Eating four eggs a week could lower the risk of type 2 diabetes in men, a study has claimed.
World Health Day: Food safety
Allergen testing requirements growing, says Neogen
Neogen has said it is seeing a rise in allergen testing requirements worldwide.