Norwegian food industry agrees to aid government in promoting healthy food
A coalition of major food industry bodies have made a pact with the Norwegian government to help improve public health by reducing high fat, sugary and salty foods (HFFS).
Archives for December 13, 2016
Algae and alternative protein players in €1.2bn EU food project
A pan-EU sustainable food project sees Israeli astaxanthin supplier Algatechnologies, champion of pea protein Roquette and Dutch nutrition giant DSM among its 50 partners that will invest close to €1.2bn over the next seven years.
8% of Finnish chicken contaminated with Campylobacter - study
Less than 10% of chicken and just over 3% of turkey sold fresh in retail stores were found to be contaminated with Campylobacter, according to a Finnish study.
UAE agribusiness buys Aussie feed producer to mitigate market risks
Al Dahra Agriculture has bought an Australia based feed producer to “geographically diversify investments, ensure product availability across all seasons and mitigate market risks.”
Grease lightening: Trans-fat-free soybean oil produced
Researchers have developed a novel processing technology that prepares soybean oil without producing unhealthy trans-fats, which they say could help reformulation efforts.
Morocco targets expansion in poultry sector
The Morocco poultry sector is expanding steadily, and is eyeing export markets in neighbouring African countries for new sales.
Michael Taylor, Former FDA Deputy Commissioner for Foods joins Board of Directors
Clear Labs: Funding round will help us reach companies on global scale
Clear Labs has raised $13m in Series B funding to expand its software and next generation sequencing (NGS) tests.
Pork still ‘significant’ source of infection with Salmonella - BVL
Pork is still a significant source of infection with Salmonella in Germany, according to the Bundesamt für Verbraucherschutz und Lebensmittelsicherheit (BVL).
CDC misses Salmonella and E. coli reduction targets
Reduction targets for Shiga toxin producing E. coli (STEC) O157 and Salmonella have been missed by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Interview with counsel for six alleged child slaves
'Head in the sand' approach on cocoa supply chain may not wash if Nestlé, ADM & Cargill suit proceeds, says lawyer
A lawyer representing six alleged child slaves working in cocoa in a class action against Nestlé, ADM and Cargill says the ramifications of the case on the chocolate industry could be huge.