Hungarian poultry sales to rise due to VAT cut
Hungary’s poultry sales could increase by up to 5% next year due to the government’s decision to cut the value-added tax (VAT) on chicken, according to senior industry representatives.
Archives for August 17, 2016
Cheese awards to form part of inaugural international cheese festival
Entries are being sought for the 29th annual World Cheese Awards, which take place in San Sebastián, Spain.
Sweden investigating 19 Salmonella illnesses
An outbreak of Salmonella that has sickened 19 people is being investigated in Sweden.
Africa and Asia set to become UK’s biggest suppliers in wake of Brexit
Africa and Asia could take the EU’s place as exporters of fruit and veg for the UK following Brexit, retailers say.
‘Inexcusable’ childhood obesity strategy a ‘missed opportunity,’ say campaigners
The British government’s long-awaited obesity strategy for children was released today to a chorus of criticism from medical experts and campaigners, dismayed the measures did not go further.
Irradiation is not a food safety panacea - NFU
Irradiation could be used as a “mop up operation” to compensate for unsanitary conditions and inadequate procedures, according to the National Farmers Union (NFU) which voiced its opposition to proposed regulation.
UK sugar tax: Government unveils plans and consultation
The UK government has confirmed details of its plans for a tax on sugar sweetened beverages, launching a consultation on the levy along with its long-awaited childhood obesity strategy today.
New strategy: Scotland weighs up food taxes and ad bans
Scotland’s new food authority is prepared to take the hard-line on tackling obesity, with a junk food tax and advertising bans under consideration.
High and low cholesterol levels seem to raise death risk, study finds
Healthy cholesterol levels are a fine balancing act as a new study has revealed both high and low levels can increase chances of an early death.