Simple paper test could better detect food pathogens
A simple, paper-based test could help detect food pathogens before they reach supermarket shelves and restaurants, say Korean researchers.
Archives for April 13, 2016
Ukraine hits pork production problems
Ukraine's pork production costs have spiked by nearly 28%, from UAH15 (US$0.58) to UAH19 (US$0.73) per kilogramme over the past two years, while pork prices are under significant pressure, according to reports.
CO2 rises could fuel obesity as plants “carb-load”
The nutritional quality of food will plummet as carbon emissions rise, with every bite delivering less protein, fewer micronutrients and more sugars, according to a report released this week.
‘Argue for your deviation!’ EFSA tells industry
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) told industry in Brussels this week to “argue their case” if they deviate from its guidance on novel food applications.
Vitafoods Europe 2016, Geneva, Switzerland, May 10-12
Vitafoods to showcase nutrition innovation boom
92% of 800+ ingredient and product exhibitors that attended Vitafoods Europe in Geneva last year said they would launch at least one product in the following year.
“We’re tax exempt so how can we avoid tax?”
Solidaridad denies tax avoidance in Panama Papers fallout
Dutch sustainable supply chain adviser and NGO, Solidaridad, has denied allegations of tax avoidance and wrongdoing over its links with Mossack Fonseca, the law firm at the heart of the Panama Papers scandal.
EU nanomaterial definition expected this autumn, says Commission
An updated definition of engineered nanomaterial is expected by September or October this year, a European Commission official has said.
Danish researchers develop new method to test arsenic in food
A new analytical method to determine the content of inorganic arsenic in foods can help industry make food safer and meet European monitoring targets, say the Danish researchers who developed it.
McCain sees pre-tax profits rise despite sales dip
Chip producer McCain Foods GB has seen pre-tax profits for the full year hit almost £64M, up from £54.7M in 2014.