Germany’s Tönnies to invest €300m in Serbia’s pig industry
German meat processor Tönnies is to sign a new agreement with the Serbian government this June, sealing a €300m investment in the country’s pig breeding and meat processing sectors.
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Scientists unlock key to drought-resistant, nutrient-boosted beans
Sequencing the common bean’s genetic make-up is set to reap nutritional benefits as well as making the pulse resistant to drought, expanding its use beyond the food industry, a study has stated.
Traceability from tree to table: Italy launches olive oil certification label
A certification label added to bottles of Italian extra virgin olive oil will combat fraud and allow consumers to trace their oil from tree to table, the Italian olive oil sector has said.
EU approves Bell's takeover of Huber Group
The acquisition of the Austrian meat processor and distributor Huber Group has been approved by the European Commission, and Bell Food Group has now completed the takeover.
Sports nutrition position paper backs off on big protein doses, boosts use of some supplement ingredients
A new position paper on sports nutrition takes no sides in the debate about which carbs are best but does take a step toward more focused recommendations for protein amounts and timed delivery. The paper also highlights five supplement ingredient...
Dispatches from GFSC 2016 in Berlin
GFSC Day 1 round-up: Auditor competence and role of big data
Assurances on auditor competence, using ‘big data’ as part of a proactive system and food fraud featured heavily on the opening day of an international conference.
'Iconic' brands boost British exports as overall trade falls
Rising exports of branded food and soft drinks pull up British trade figures for 2015 as its competitive edge in the Eurozone is hit by falling oil prices and a strong pound, the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) said today.