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A new generation of restaurant quality ready meals targeting seniors is set for commercial launch this year, with a patented technology allowing fortified gels to be printed onto the food.
UAE consumers have forgotten how to connect with food, and are lacking basic knowledge around food safety and nutrition, according to a food safety consultant.
EU lawmakers have called on European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker to take stronger action on food waste.
Citrus food flavouring perilla aldehyde causes DNA damage to the liver, says EFSA – a finding that calls into question the safety of nine other chemically similar flavourings.
Imports of Brazilian eggs by Middle Eastern buyers grew 41% in the first half of the year, with sales totalling US$6.9m, according to the Brazilian government.
Contaminated meat may be an important source of human exposure to Klebsiella, according to a study.
A draft EU law that would enable any member state to restrict or prohibit the use of EU-approved GMO food or feed on its territory was strongly opposed by European MPs on Wednesday.
Self-proclaimed republics in East Ukraine are looking to develop the meat industry in the region, which suffers from a deficit in meat products, due to the success of mainland Ukraine Customs in combating meat smuggling.
Egyptian dairy and juice producer Juhayna saw profits rise 64% year-on-year to US$8.3m in its second quarter, with total revenue of US$140.6m, up 16%.
Cornell looking at phages, Washington State research into UVC light and Process Expo and IFT announcements feature in a round-up of food safety and quality control news.
Savola Group’s Iranian subsidiary is under fire in Iran for allegedly dumping vegetable oil in the market, a month after MPs attacked the Saudi firm’s investments in the country.
Egypt is aiming to implement its food tariff-slashing free trade agreement with the South American Mercosur countries by the end of the year, a minister has said.
Saudi-based Hussain Al Qurashi Group has initiated a new contract with BanaBay to receive 83 tonnes of Ecuadorian bananas a week, with potential for expansion.
Over 100 more protected names for British food, more research for food innovation and less red tape will give a £7 billion boost to exports, the UK prime minister says.
California provides 83% of the world’s almonds, but drought is affecting supply. FoodNavigator spoke to the Almond Board of California about how the industry is tackling water shortages – and why so much of the world is reliant on Californian almonds.