‘Imposed’ agricultural policies are pushing African farmers deeper into poverty
Agricultural policies, designed to tackle poverty in Africa, may be doing more harm than good to the region’s poorest members, according to UK researchers.
Archives for February 12, 2016
Germany asks: When do energy drinks pose a risk?
The German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) has launched an online forum entitled ‘Energy Drinks: When do they pose a risk?’, which it hopes will raise awareness of the risks of high consumption in conjunction with alcohol and sports.
Controversial study linking sucralose and cancer is published
A study linking the consumption of sucralose and cancer in mice, led by Italian researcher Morando Soffritti, has been published.
Antimicrobial resistance fear grows
Research has found that bacteria in humans, food and animals continue to show resistance to the most widely used antimicrobials, leading to concerns in the European food industry.
K+G Wetter unveils angle grinder
Meat processing machinery company K+G Wetter has launched a cutter-mixer that can process up to 190kg of meat and is easy to clean.
Clean-label claims sought by one in three shoppers, according to survey
A new study has highlighted clean label opportunities for manufacturers and retailers in the dairy and bakery categories.
Russia signs meat deal with Uruguay
Uruguay will supply Russia with high-quality beef, following the recent agreement to reduce import tariffs, signed by deputy head of the Russian Agricultural Ministry Sergei Levin and Tabare Aguerre, minister of stockbreeding, agriculture, and fisheries...
Nestlé decision sparks sports sponsorship row
Food and drink manufacturing giant Nestlé has sparked controversy by ending its sponsorship deal with the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), after the organisation became mired in both corruption and doping allegations.