Food safety discussed at workshops in Germany and Russia
Two events were held last week to discuss topics relevant to food safety.
Archives for September 20, 2015
UK candy cull: Confectionery gets the boot at Morrisons checkouts
UK supermarket chain Morrisons will replace confectionery with fruit nuts and bottled water at its principal checkouts by February 2016.
US looks to Africa for export opportunity
The US aims to grow its food exports to sub-Saharan Africa and is sending its deputy secretary of agriculture, Krysta Harden, to Accra, Ghana, in November to spread the word.
New kid on the food quality block targets supply chain transparency
Industry will be able to test for complete accuracy and not just spot-check for contamination, according to the CEO of a newly-launched company which is beta testing such a product.
‘Problems abound’ for protein ingredients, says report
Protein ingredients are facing major challenges in developed markets, with stagnation in technical applications and uncertainty over health and sports markets, according to a report from Giract.
Government policymaker appointed CEO of Scottish industry group
The Scottish Food and Drink Federation has appointed Scottish government official David Thomson as CEO.
European aid package for farmers deemed insufficient
€500m in aid for European farmers hit by low prices in the pork and dairy sectors has been scorned by Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) and farming body Copa & Cogeca.
EFSA backs use of controversial binding agent in Europe
A controversial enzyme used to 'glue' together pieces of meat has been designated safe for EU use by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), despite the European Parliament’s concerns.
Beans match beef for satiety – but consumers don’t expect it to
Beans match beef for satiety thanks to their combination of protein and fibre - but consumers don't expect to feel as full as when they eat meat, researchers have found.