Romanian audit finds improvement but weak controls - FVO
Progress has been made but controls on the production and storage of food of animal origin remain weak in Romania, according to the Food and Veterinary Office (FVO).
Archives for April 19, 2015
How to restore consumer confidence after a food scandal
Accountability is key to rebuilding consumer confidence in the industry following a food scandal - a company’s response to accusations of contamination is almost as important as its actual role in causing it, according to a new study.
Is coconut vinegar the next big coconut ingredient?
The health halo associated with coconut ingredients could mean coconut vinegar is the next ‘it’ product in Europe -- though its nutritional benefits are to yet be verified.
Reduction seen in global pork prices
Strong supply coupled with weak demand has seen pork prices fall, putting pressure on producers’ profit margins.
Listeria risk awareness should be increased - ECDC
Awareness should be increased about listeriosis from RTE foods in risk groups, according to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC).
FAO urges sustainability over immediate profits to safeguard water supplies
Water is likely to be sufficient for food production in 2050 – but increased competition means two-thirds of the world will be affected by water scarcity, according to a joint report from the FAO and the World Water Council.
Commission plan to destroy 11m olive trees needs more research, says EFSA
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has said plans to destroy up to 11 million olive trees in southern Italy lack sufficient research, after NGO Peacelink challenged the proposal.
Major retailers misjudged last-minute Easter egg demand, says IRI
UK supermarkets ran out of Easter egg stocks just ahead of the holiday, a misjudgement that cost about £5.2m ($7.7m) in sales, says IRI.
Russia aims for 70% decrease in meat imports through investment
The Russian government will allocate RUB570 billion (US$11 billion) to implement an import substitution program for the agricultural industry, with about a third of this amount directed at meat producers. The news was revealed by Russian Deputy...
Inform public about TTIP to remove misconceptions, says FoodDrinkEurope
More needs to be done by the European Commission to remove misconceptions about TTIP, a representative from FoodDrinkEurope has said, following the recent public backlash in Germany.