HKScan admits ‘unsatisfactory’ performance
Finnish meat processor HKScan has posted a drop in operating income for the first quarter of 2016 as price competition, coupled with a pork surplus in Scandinavia, caused a dip in performance.
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Transatlantic trade deal could have 'severe impact' on EU beef
EU farming body Copa-Cogeca has called on the EC to exercise caution in the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) deal, after a study revealed European beef producers could see incomes fall.
Noodle producer shuts after unsanitary inspection findings
A San Francisco noodle company has stopped production after US regulators found unsanitary conditions during inspections.
Big falls in Russian meat imports predicted for 2016
Russian meat imports will fall as demand for foreign meat drops and companies cut back on how much they buy abroad, according to the Russian Institute for Agricultural Market Studies (IKAR).
Italy investigates ongoing Listeria outbreak
An investigation is ongoing in Italy into Listeria illnesses with a suggested link to pork.
Seegene creates JV in Mexico to accelerate adoption of molecular diagnostic tech
Seegene has established a joint venture in Mexico and is looking to diversify business into markets including food safety testing.
Food crop yield to benefit from nanoparticle innovation, study predicts
Nanoparticle technology could be used to improve the way beans absorb nutrients, boosting growth in order to meet the demand for food, a study has highlighted.
Sustainable manufacturing: unlocking the future
Sustainable manufacturing is the process of creating products through economically-sound processes that minimise the negative environmental impacts, while also conserving energy and natural resources. It carries significant promise for food and drink...
Coconut oil bread? Swapping fat in bread dough could help control blood sugar
Altering the type of fat used in bread baking could help to blunt post-meal spikes in blood sugar, say researchers.
Denmark chews over carbon tax on foods
Denmark is considering a carbon tax on foods following research that suggests consumers need to be pushed rather than nudged towards ethical diets.
Sartorius Intec explains detection sensitivity in freefall metal detectors
Best practice must be to ensure test pieces are placed in the centre of the coil where it is least sensitive to foreign bodies when doing validation for freefall metal detectors, according to Sartorius.
Meat and vegetarian stabilisers on show at IFFA
Stabilisers for sausage and vegetarian products are to be unveiled at IFFA, the international meat show that will be held in Frankfurt next week.