Atria to buy majority stake in Kaivon Liha
Finnish meat processor Atria eyes further expansion in its native land with plans to acquire a majority holding in the kebab and burger manufacturer Kaivon Liha.
Archives for June 9, 2016
Early nutrition vital to fighting back against EU childhood obesity crisis
European children are ‘in crisis’ over the risk of gut disease and obesity, according to a new report that calls for renewed focus on pediatric digestive health.
Eurasian Economic Union to slash meat imports in 2017
The Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) plans to cut meat imports from non-EEU states by nearly two thirds, according to deputy head of agricultural policy Anna Buts.
Danish Crown cleared for SPF takeover
Danish Crown is free to complete the takeover of SPF-Danmark after the European Commission ruled the acquisition does not break competition rules.
IOI damage raises questions about RSPO standards
The damage caused by IOI’s deforestation and peatland drainage is “far greater” than that detailed in the complaint that led to the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil suspending the supplier back in April, says Greenpeace.
Hanna Lab App compatible with Android devices
Hanna Instruments’ lab app is now compatible with Android devices.
Eurofins and McGill University to provide co-branded training
Eurofins Food Safety Systems (EFSS) has partnered with a university to provide co-branded public training for the Canadian food manufacturing industry.
'radical reassessment' of the low-fat approach needed
More evidence in favour of healthy fats for weight loss
A study published in The Lancet provides more evidence that a low-fat, low-calorie diet is not beneficial for weight loss, while a Mediterranean diet high in healthy fats could help.