UK youngsters still consuming twice as much sugar as they should be
Young children are drinking more than double the amount of sugar they should be – although consumption of sugary drinks has fallen, according to a UK-wide dietary survey.
Archives for September 11, 2016
World food prices hit 15-month high: FAO
Food prices for all global commodities rose in the past month apart from cereals, according to the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).
Danish brown algae could prolong shelf life and improve taste
Danish bladderwrack seaweed contains antioxidants which could prevent fatty acids from becoming “rancid” in food products, a new paper suggests.
Oceana: 1 in 5 seafood samples mislabeled
Seafood mislabeling occurs in every sector of the supply chain, according to Oceana.
Atria cleared for Kaivon Liha takeover
Finland’s meat processor Atria has won approval to acquire a ruling share in beef processor and wholesale firm Kaivon Liha by competition authorities.
Ireland making headway on China beef deal
The Republic of Ireland has welcomed “very positive” talks and “constructive engagement” with China over plans to open the market for beef exports.
FSS issues new cheese warning due to E. coli O157
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has ordered the withdrawal of a cheese produced by the same firm it linked to an earlier E. coli outbreak.
Eurofins raises funds to finance potential acquisitions
Eurofins Scientific has raised €296m towards financing potential acquisition targets.