HACCP importance recognised but implementation criticised
Certain HACCP concepts are not clearly understood leading to inconsistencies in implementation and controls, according to a Food and Veterinary Office (FVO) report.
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Protein and veg before carbs helps keep blood sugar in check, say researchers
The order in which we eat food could play a vital role in how our bodies manage post-meal blood sugar and insulin levels, a small study has reported.
Force companies to reformulate and save thousands of lives: study
Mandatory salt reduction is the most effective way to reduce health inequalities and could save up to 4,500 lives in England each year, say scientists.
Dawn Meats looks to double in size following Elivia acquisition approval
Irish processor Dawn Meat’s deal to acquire almost half of French farming cooperative Terrena’s beef processing division, Elivia, has been given the green light by the European Commission.
Ukraine and Russia to be Europe’s GM springboard
Ukraine and Russia are likely to become the bridgehead for the introduction of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) into the rest of Europe, according to the ceo of the French agricultural seeds and grain co-operative Limagrain.
The unwanted consumer? Beware the harbingers of failure, warn researchers
Positive product feedback is a good thing, right? Not if it is from a ‘harbinger of failure’ who repeatedly buys niche market and flop products, warn researchers.
New chairman elected for EU sheepmeat group
The National Farmers’ Union’s (NFU UK) Charles Sercombe has been elected as chairman of Copa and Cogeca’s Sheepmeat Working Party.
FAO-OECD: Global food prices set to remain low to 2024
Global food prices are likely to remain low over the coming decade driven by lower oil prices, according to a joint FAO-OECD report.
Iran launches poultry exports to Russia
The first two Iranian companies have received approval to export poultry products to Russia, according to Hooman Fathi, director-general, Bureau of International Affairs and Specialised Organisations at Iran’s Ministry of Jihad-e-Agriculture.