Eurofins invests in lab entry procedures
Eurofins Food Testing UK has made an £150,000 investment in its Wolverhampton microbiology test facility.
Archives for May 11, 2015
Dominant strains of Lactobacillus curvatus and Lsakei
Scientists examine growth curves for lactobacilli (LAB) in smoked ham
A project that looks at predictive models for bacterial growth in cured ham has found dominant strains of Lactobacillus curvatus at 4°C and Lsakei at 8°C.
Cargill eyes sustainable seaweed for carrageenan range
Cargill has introduced a new range of carrageenans for drinks makers in order to improve the sustainability of their sourcing.
Belarus seeks to diversify meat exports
Belarus plans to establish poultry and beef exports to China in the months ahead, as the country’s meat industry is suffering from a drop in supplies to its main market – Russia, according to the country’s First Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food...
Denmark sees growth in organic pork segment
The retail price of organic pork products is continuing to climb in Denmark through strengthening consumer demand, driven in part by controversies surrounding animal welfare on conventional Danish pig farms
Frozen imported raspberries cause norovirus outbreak at elderly care home
The National Food Administration (NFA) in Sweden, has reported an outbreak of norovirus from imported frozen raspberries at an elderly care home in Ljungby.
EU regulatory deadlock welcomed by organic groups
EU ministers have failed to reach an agreement on proposed changes to EU organic regulation, pushing back a vote until June – a standstill that is welcomed by organic farming associations.
EC dismisses Czech appeal against rejected Pomázánkove Máslo TSG application
The General Court of the European Union (EGC) has refused to overturn a decision to deny Pomázánkove Máslo, a Czech butter spread, Traditional Speciality Guaranteed (TSG) status.
Meat products top Food Fraud Network activity report
Meat products were the category of foodstuffs for the majority of exchanges through a European network that monitors food fraud.
Fishy goodness from beef? Chinese scientists breed omega-3 rich cattle
Chinese scientists have successfully reared beef cattle rich in the beneficial omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA – which are traditionally associated with fish oils.
‘Anaerobic testing has no relevance to oxo-biodegradable plastic’
Oxo-biodegradable Plastics Association claims MSU study on biodegradable plastics is misleading
The Oxo-biodegradable Plastics Association (OPA) has claimed that tests used in a study by Michigan State University, in the US, were largely irrelevant for oxo-biodegradable plastic.
Save Food: Nestlé pledges to help the world tackle food loss and waste
The world’s biggest food firm, Nestlé, has put reducing food waste firmly on its agenda, announcing plans to help further prevent the issue of food losses and waste around the world at the Save Food Congress.
Dispatches from Vitafoods Europe
It’s getting juicy in the functional beverage aisle: Juices see success with healthy and natural positioning
Functional beverages are now less about fortification, and more about honing in on the natural health benefits of their ingredients, according to Innova Market Insights.
Dispatches from Vitafoods Europe
Who made my tea? Stories help brands reach savvy millennials
Millennials do not succumb to the ‘wooing’ of big brands; rather, they are looking for a niche brand with a story, alongside the chance to engage with other consumers, according to a branding expert.