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Archives for September 7, 2016
Nuts and seeds top recalled category for EU in Q2
Nuts and seeds were the highest recalled commodity in Q2 making up almost half of total recalls in Europe, according to Stericycle ExpertSOLUTIONS.
High fibre intakes as a baby linked to better cardiometabolic health later: Generation R study
Consuming more dietary fibre as a baby could lead to better cardiometabolic health later in childhood, according to the ‘Generation R’ study involving over 2,000 children.
Poultry prices to rise in China as US chicken imports slide
The price of chicken is China is expected to soar this year and next as the country’s ban on US breeding birds sees imports fall dramatically, according to a Chinese protein analyst.
High-intensity sweetener Advantame approved for Israel
Advantame, the high-intensity sweetener made by Ajinomoto, has been approved for use in Israel.
A force for good: OIE, OECD address animal welfare worldwide
The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) have signed an agreement in Paris to align their efforts to promote animal welfare.
Scotland launches hard-hitting snack campaign as government confirms 2017 obesity strategy
Scotland will publish a new strategy on diet and obesity next year, as new research shows that the average child aged between four and 10 eats around 110,000 calories through “unhealthy, unnecessary snacks” annually.
South African meat processer hails digital tech
Red meat processor Cavalier Group has lauded the impact the internet of things – dubbed South Africa’s fourth industrial revolution – has had on business.
Sunshine breaks through Brexit clouds as industry gears up for growth
Who said Brexit would break the UK economy and the sugar tax on soft drinks is bad for business? 95% of food and drink firms are forecasting growth, according to the Lloyds Bank third annual market survey. Here’s a rundown of five major findings.
Modified barley yields 30% more in salty soil: Study
A genetic anomaly discovered in barley may allow the crop to thrive in high-salt conditions, a study has determined.