Stopping ‘bad karma’ could save palm oil industry millions
Scientists have identified a genetic defect in oil palms, called bad karma, which reduces yields – a finding that could save industry both time and money, they say.
Archives for September 15, 2015
Miratorg develops beef project, expands cooperation with McDonald’s
Russian meat giant Miratorg plans to increase the supply of beef cuts to McDonald’s restaurants in 2016, giving the fast food chain the opportunity to launch a new premium Black Angus burger.
Meat takes centre stage in Cologne
The Anuga trade show takes place next month and GlobalMeatNews will be in attendance. We take a look at who is attending and why you should as well.
GLG: We will be able to breed stevia plants with commercially viable quantities of Reb D and Reb M
All eyes are now on Cargill and Evolva as they prepare for the 2016 launch of fermentation-derived steviol glycosides Reb D+M. However, Vancouver-based GLG Life Tech Corporation says it is confident it will ultimately be capable of breeding stevia plants...
Slaughterhouse acquisition cleared by Swedish authorities
The Swedish competition authorities have approved the acquisition by KLS Ugglarps, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Danish Crown, of a majority stake in the slaughterhouse Dalsjöfors Slakteri near Borås, east of Gothenburg.
Leatherhead acquired by Science Group for £1.6M
Leatherhead Food Research has been bought out of administration by the Science Group for £1.6M in a move that will rid the organisation of its legacy pension deficit, the buyer revealed.
A problem that no longer exists? Trans fats ban could prevent over 7,000 heart deaths in England alone, claims BMJ study
A total ban on trans fats in processed foods could prevent 7,200 deaths from coronary heart disease in England, claim researchers. But with levels of industrial trans fats already at virtually zero, others argue the research is flawed.
Best Sanitizers help food processors put best (clean) foot forward
Best Sanitizers has introduced footwear sanitation claiming it is a ‘significant step forward’ for food processors.
Longer school lunches lead to better food choices, say researchers
Schoolchildren benefit from more time to eat lunch, choosing more fruit, and consuming more of their meals, including vegetables and milk, according to a study.