Fera Science enters into partnership with Malaysia on halal proficiency
UK-based research company Fera Science has signed a deal with Malaysia which sees it become a world leader in halal proficiency testing.
Archives for February 19, 2016
F Cubed to begin beta-testing pathogen tech device
F Cubed will soon start beta-testing trails of its pathogen detection system which it claims will speed up time to result.
Mamma Mia! Mamma Tia? Italy wants to stamp out fake 'Italian-sounding' names
Food firms are making billions off the back of rip-off, Italian-sounding names to the detriment of genuine Italian manufacturers – an 'odious and unfair' practice that should be stopped under EU law, an MEP has said.
Nestlé sees food sales decrease as it misses sales forecast
Net profit at Nestlé fell by more than a third in 2015 as the Swiss food giant missed sales forecasts making price rises difficult in a tough economic climate.
Marr Russia responds to McDonald’s demand
By 2018 Russian-Italian firm Marr Russia plans to invest RUB1.5 billion (US$20m) in the construction of a new production and logistics centre in Moscow Oblast, increasing its existing production capacity, according to a statement from deputy head of the...
'Health driven consumers are passionate, conflicted and disrupting your business': The Hartman Group
Consumers are in conflict – they want food that is indulgent, healthy and convenient. But this conflict also opens up big opportunities to companies who know where to look for the next trend, says one consumer analyst.
Sugary drink obesity claims slammed by industry
The soft drink industry has slammed claims that a 20% tax on sugary drinks would cut UK obesity rates by 5% within nine years – resulting in 3.7M fewer obese people.