Exova deal ‘exciting opportunity’, says Eurofins UK MD
The new Eurofins UK MD has targeted growth in a ‘very competitive’ food and water testing market.
Archives for August 10, 2016
Polish meat processor creates 250 jobs
Polish meat processor Mróz has said 250 jobs will be created after its investment to build a production and storage facility in Karolew is completed.
Med diet appeals to hearts and minds as review outlines brain benefits
The benefits of the Mediterranean diet on the heart have been well documented but research has now established a strong link to boosts in attention, memory, and even language ability.
Italy gives companies green light to donate unsold food to charity
Italy’s agricultural ministry has passed its new waste law lifting hurdles for companies giving away unsold food to charity.
Cargill sees revenue growth in meat
US meat processor Cargill has seen earnings in meat and animal protein surge “significantly” in the fourth quarter of the year.
Adding high-performing rubiscos into major crops could boost dwindling outputs: Study
High-performing rubiscos could be used on major crop species like wheat and soy to improve dwindling farming output, new findings suggest.
Analysis: Is Olympics sponsorship all pain for little gain?
Performance enhancing drugs have been the media focus in the run-up to the Olympics in Rio. But as the Games got underway last Friday in Brazil it was food and drink brands that were in the spotlight as campaigners and industry engaged in a heated spat...
UK sugar tax will put 4,000 jobs at risk: Oxford Economics
A UK sugar tax will lead to a reduction of just 5 calories per day, but will reduce the industry's contribution to the economy by £132m ($172m) and risk 4,000 jobs, according to Oxford Economics.
Food rewards may create unhealthy eating habits in kids: Study
Negative feeding practices such as using food as a reward or to regulate emotions could be setting up children with unhealthy eating habits that could impact on health in later life, a study predicts.