Salmonella outbreak from novel serotype reported in Greece
Eleven Salmonella isolates with an unusual antigenic type have been identified by the National Reference Laboratory for Salmonella and Shigella (NRLSS) in Greece.
Archives for June 23, 2016
Meat industry faces Brexit pressure
The UK meat industry is grappling with fears over what Britain's Brexit vote means as uncertainty prevails in the wake of the vote to leave the EU.
Confectionery to be worst hit UK food sector after Brexit, says Euromonitor
Confectionery volumes are forecast to decline faster than any other packaged food category after the UK voted to leave the European Union.
EFSA: “Too early” to say whether microplastics pose food safety risk
Microplastics are “unlikely” to pose a health risk to humans said the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) this week but far more research is needed before a full risk assessment is possible.
BREXIT REACTIONS
Britain votes to leave the EU: What now?
Britain has voted to leave the European Union and Prime Minister David Cameron has resigned as a result. Across Europe and the UK, the food industry is coming to terms with the outcome.
Kids' nutrition determined by neighbourhood food choices
Children’ exposure to fast food outlets during trips to and from school makes an unhealthy food purchase much more likely, a study confirms.
BREXIT
Brexit fallout: Snack sales face threat of drop in discretionary spend
Sweet and savory snacks will be among the hardest hit UK food categories as a result of the Brexit vote, according to analysts Euromonitor International.