Hungarian meat firms invest to boost capacity
Hungary’s poultry meat processor Gallicoop Pulykafeldolgozó Zrt and meat retail and wholesale trader Novro Kft have both invested to increase capacity and market presence in the Hungarian meat market.
Archives for December 22, 2015
Readers' review of 2015
From trans fats to triathlons, PhDs to palm oil and quinoa to kittens, 2015 was YOUR year
It’s that time of the year when we look back and reflect on the highs and lows of the past 12 months – but this time we asked our readers to share some of their professional and personal highlights, as well as what they are looking forward to in...
dispatches from WHO/RIVM FERG symposium
FERG: Global estimates must drive country action
Figures from the global burden of foodborne disease should be used as the basis for country-specific studies to support policy and prioritise risk management, according to people behind the work.
Antibiotic-resistant pigs found in the UK
Pigs resistant to last-resort antibiotics, used on humans when all other medication fails, have been discovered in the UK, sparking fears of an ‘antibiotics apocalypse’.
Study finds winning ‘thrill’ an able substitute for large food portions
The Happy Meal’s concept of offering a small incentive with a meal could be key in persuading consumers to choose smaller portion sizes and promote healthier meal options.
RSPO to publish members’ plantation maps in wake of Indonesia’s forest fires
The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) will publish maps of all its members’ palm oil plantations – with the exception of Malaysia – in the hope closer monitoring will prevent forest fires and peat land destruction. But is this enough?
Substitution found in turkey product testing
Chicken, beef and pork substitution were found in 7% of turkey products, according to an analysis by Clear Food.
Global value of processed poultry tipped to rise
The global value of processed poultry will exceed $289.1bn in 2020, according to a report by Allied Market Research (AMR).