EU and Colombia enter talks for deal on organic products
The European Commission (EU) and the Government of Colombia have started talks aimed at securing a bilateral agreement on trade in organic products, it has been announced.
Archives for February 15, 2016
Switch in family diet determines infant gut bacteria makeup
The transition from early infant feeding to family foods is a major determinant for gut microbiota development, a Danish study has shown.
Meat firms should target China’s tourists
Hotel chains like Hilton, InterContinental and Sheraton and airlines like Air Asia, Air China and Cathay Pacific have been busy expanding their operations in China to capture the rise in outbound tourist numbers due to stronger incomes and a stronger...
Malaysian palm oil body slams BBC for ‘sensationalist coverage’
Palm oil officials in Malaysia have hit out at what they call an “elitist media bias” in a BBC report on mangrove deforestation.
Predictive analytics needed to prevent food fraud
Brand owners need to use ‘predictive analysis’ of business data to help prevent them being the victims of food fraud, experts have argued.
Food firms need a sugar tax action plan for their supply chain, says consultant
Regardless of the rights or wrongs of a sugar tax, if passed it will dramatically change the way the drinks industry supply chain operates – and firms should already have a risk management process in place, says one expert.
Soda companies rapped for allegedly targeting low and middle income countries
The soda industry has vigorously defended itself against claims it is “borrowing a page from the tobacco industry playbook” by trying to spread its products in low- and middle-income countries.
Seafood company closed due to alleged food safety problems
Sullivan Harbor Farm has been shut down for processing seafood in unsanitary conditions but the business has since been sold and plans to re-open once given approval.
OIE chief updates animal health strategy
Monique Éloit, director general of the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), has unveiled a series of strategic objectives she has set the body to adapt and modernise its governance.
Frittered: McCain issues recall after customer complaint
McCain Foods USA is recalling more than 25 thousand pounds of bacon fritters possibly contaminated with plastic after a consumer compliant.
UK food and drink manufacturing ‘continues its rise’
UK food and drink manufacturing is continuing its rise – spearheaded by dairy, meat and pastry sectors – according to new figures from the Office of National Statics (ONS), interpreted by Santander Corporate & Commercial.
Food and drink firms offered crack at Ireland
Small food and drink manufacturers could boost sales and build key business connections thanks to a two-day trade mission to Ireland, arranged by Enterprise Nation.