Neogen modifies Ochratoxin test after feedback
Neogen has developed a quantitative test for Ochratoxin in response to customer feedback to modify its existing system.
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Organic food trend sees demand for certification expertise increase
More than half of the world’s organic agricultural land is found in Australia, and the company responsible for certifying producers there sees demand soaring as organic food prices increase.
Give me five, says FSA with research proposal call
The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) is inviting expressions of interest for research proposals in five areas.
Diageo fails to reach its own pollution targets
Diageo has significantly missed seven of its 10 pollution reduction targets, the £11bn drinks giant has admitted in its annual report.
Nigerian customs seize smuggled poultry
Frozen poultry has been one of the main products seized in a crackdown by Nigeria’s customs officials against smugglers.
Give us clearer alcohol labels: drinkers
Nearly half of British drinkers want clearer labelling of alcohol contents, while one in five people in the over 65 age group who drink alcohol consume “unsafe” levels, according to new research.
Meal routine helps lead to healthier diets, say researchers
Having a set meal routine is one of the strongest factors associated with healthy diets, according to a study published in Public Health Nutrition.
Poland, Baltics seek more cash for swine fever battle
The Baltic States and Poland are seeking more cash from the European Commission (EC) to help fight African swine fever (ASF), according to Kaspars Funts, a representative of Latvia’s Ministry of Agriculture.
Technology trends: HPP most important food technology – now and in the future
High pressure processing (HPP) will be the most commercially important food processing technology for European industry in the next ten years, according to new data.
£10M investment in Jacob’s Cream Crackers factory
Biscuit manufacturer United Biscuits (UB) has revealed £10M investment plans for its Jacob’s Cream Crackers factory.
Firms focus on innovation but fear competition
UK manufacturing businesses – including food and drink manufacturers – are targeting innovation to boost productivity and exports but fear losing out to competitors, reveals a new survey by the manufacturers’ organisation EEF.