SQFI to work with ReposiTrak
The Safe Quality Food (SQF) Program has partnered with Park City Group’s subsidiary, ReposiTrak.
Archives for October 31, 2016
Norway could be next big nori market, experts say
Norway could become the next big producer of nori, researchers say, after growing red algae ‘feather film’ in a local lab for the first time.
Thousands gather at Cibus Tec 2016
Italy is a country renowned for its food exports – something its people are incredibly passionate and proud about – and nowhere is that more prominent than in the region of Parma.
CETA: EU and Canada sign historic trade deal
The European Union (EU) and Canada have signed a long-awaited free trade deal in Brussels, following weeks of increased opposition from Belgium’s French-speaking Wallonia region.
Gluten-free demand leads to substitutes vying for vacant role
The demand for ‘no compromise’ gluten-free products that exhibit the same qualities as their wheat-containing equivalents shows no signs of abating.
Political action needed to halt ‘explosive’ rise in antibiotics
Intervention from senior politicians is needed to address the “ridiculous” increase in antibiotic use in countries like Spain, according to the Danish Agriculture and Food Council (DAFC).
Trademark/brand name defence rejected
Supermoan: UK bans superfood claim
'Natural fast food' restaurant chain Leon has been ordered to remove the term ‘Original Superfood Salad’ from its menu after the UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) found it did not qualify as a brand name exemption under the EU nutrition and health...
Brain cell type could be target in addressing appetite-related disorders
Brain cells that have a central role in controlling appetite and feeding behaviour have been identified in a study that pinpoints this area as a target for treating appetite-related conditions such as binge eating and anorexia nervosa.
CETA trade deal signed while opposition remains
The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) has been agreed between the European Union and Canada.
Sial Paris 2016
ABP Food Group backs Irish breeds
ABP Food Group aims to back Irish breeds in a project it flagged up at the Sial Paris trade show.
Halloween horror: yogurt drives growth as chocolate confectionery declines
While trick or treaters this Halloween might be anticipating bags full of the traditional chocolate, gum and candy, according to the latest research from Euromonitor International, these ‘treats’ have seen a global decline in consumption as yogurt...
BVL and JRC focus on early recognition of food crises
How data can be used for prevention, consumer perception of risk and early warning systems were highlighted in summary remarks by the president of the BVL.