UAE orders withdrawal of further three ‘herbal supplements’
The UAE’s Ministry of Health and Prevention has banned a further three ‘herbal supplements’ and warned they could endanger the lives of patients.
Archives for November 22, 2016
Romanian meat business invests in sausage plant
Romanian meat processor Meda Prod 98 has completed an investment estimated to be worth some €3m to launch a new facility in the country’s capital Bucharest.
'A new scenario for packaged food in Europe' - private label growth falls in Europe
After a decade of growth, private label in Europe is declining and according to Euromonitor this signals a "New scenario for packaged food in Europe". We look at some strategies for boosting sales of private labels.
Making microalgae big: Scaling up production is key to food security success
Microalgae is often held up as the most promising sustainable protein that can feed a growing world population - but first production needs to be scaled up on industrial levels. "The costs of inaction are too steep to even contemplate,” writes the author...
Survey shows need to understand tech use in the kitchen
Most consumers do not wash their hands after using handheld phones or tablets in the kitchen, according to a survey.
Salmonella growth quickened by juices from damaged leaves
Juices from damaged leaves in bagged salad can increase Salmonella growth 2,400-fold over a control group, according to research.
DOLCE consortium adds two food categories
Research into sugar reduction in food and beverages has been given a boost with the inclusion of two major food categories in DOLCE.
H5N8 risk for humans is ‘very low’ – ECDC
Avian flu virus poses a ‘very low’ risk to humans but given its evolving nature there is the potential of infection, according to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC).
Warning sounded on this year’s olive oil harvest
An olive oil expert has warned the 2016/17 harvest will be ‘much worse’ compared to last year.
US player finds European chia gear
US firm Valensa International has launched its 4-year-old ALA (alpha-linoleic acid)-rich omega-3 chia seed oil in Europe.
The Palm Oil Diaries: My journey below the forest canopy of half-truths
Film maker Michael Dorgan went to the forests of Latin America and Africa to investigate palm oil production while observing a palm oil-rich diet and returned convinced only multi-stakeholder action can provoke real progress.
EU still tops Britain's export ambitions - but it is looking further afield
The UK's action plan to increase post-Brexit exports over the next five years sets its sights on China, India, the US and Latin America - but it wants to see the biggest growth coming from exports to neighbouring Germany.
Russia and Turkey rebuild meat trade
Russia and Turkey are to drop trade restrictions and reinstate mutual trade in meat, which virtually stopped after the Turkish Airforce fighter jet shot down the Russian bomber SU-24M last year.