What’s on FoodQualityNews’s editorial calendar in 2016?
From food fraud and rapid pathogen detection to nanotechnology, FoodQualityNews’ 2016 editorial calendar of special editions span the range of the global food safety and quality market.
Archives for February 9, 2016
Most French food firms fail to state meat origin
Over half (54%) of processed meat products in France fail to use origin labelling - a 'pitiful result' suggesting the government's call for voluntary action has not been heeded, says French consumer watchdog.
Irish farmers demand better price for cattle
Farmers in Ireland are demanding better prices for their cattle and fair and open competition, which is apparently being denied to them.
First-of-its-kind reformulation report reveals big cuts in Irish salt, fat & sugar intake
Irish manufacturers have cut the salt content in food by 37%, according to a first-of-its-kind report that has quantified voluntary reformulation efforts and documented shifts in consumer intake of key nutrients. "This has never been done before," say...
Japan lifts ban on Danish beef imports
Japan has ended its 15-year ban on the imports of Danish beef after long-running mad cow disease fears were addressed by European politicians.
United Biscuits targets £17m first-year sales for McVitie’s Digestive Nibbles
United Biscuits is claiming a first for the UK biscuits category with the launch of new bitesized products under its McVitie’s brand.
Study shows adding milk protein to breakfast and lunch benefits seniors
Protein is a critical nutrient for building and maintaining muscle, and new research published in the January edition of The Journal of Nutrition has found that eating an even amount of protein at each meal throughout the day might be better than the...
Next generation innovation: Start-up incubator launches in Switzerland
Describing itself as the most "start-up friendly accelerator on the planet," MassChallenge is expanding to Switzerland under the auspices of Nestlé and Givaudan after helping 218 start-ups in the UK and US last year.
Iron Apple International partners with SAI Global on Preventive Control Plan
Iron Apple International has partnered with SAI Global to meet food safety transportation regulations.
Shopkeeper fined due to rotten fruit display
A shopkeeper in Nottingham, UK, has been fined for displaying and selling rotten fruit and vegetables, after an investigation by the Rural Payments Agency’s (RPA) Horticultural Marketing Inspectors (HMI).
Growth in German butchery
The Deutscher Fleischer-Verband (German Butchers’ Association) has revealed the sector enjoyed marginal growth in 2015, despite a dip in employment.