Greenpeace calls for ban on neonicotinoids after publishing new study
Greenpeace is calling on EU policy makers for a complete ban on neonicotinoid pesticides as its latest report shows the harmful effects on pollinators.
Archives for January 16, 2017
Takeaway fined over mislabelled meat and nut dishes
A UK takeaway owner has been fined £2,000 and ordered to pay £200 in costs after admitting selling dishes labelled as containing lamb and almonds which were actually mutton and peanuts.
Jobs at risk as HKScan issues second profit warning
Finnish meat processor HKScan has lowered its 2016 operating profit forecast for the second time in a matter of months, with at least 35 jobs set to be axed.
Can a soda tax discourage ‘go large’?
Discouraging the sale of ‘jumbo sized’ sugary drinks would have both economic and health benefits, according to a UK study led by the University of East Anglia. Policy interventions – such as soda taxes and portion cap rules – must be carefully designed...
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‘Tastes more like Coke’: Coca-Cola’s £4.5m advertising campaign for Coca-Cola Zero Sugar
Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) has today launched a new advertising campaign for Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, emphasizing the similarities in taste with the flagship Coca-Cola Classic brand.
Can ‘happy’ pizza make sad days go away?
Food marketers claim pizza and puppies can bring happiness, but bad marketing and dodgy pseudoscience won't make the January blues go away.
Listeria monocytogenes literature search ahead of risk assessment
Risk factors of Listeria monocytogenes contamination in ready-to-eat (RTE) foods have been described by researchers.
EU awards €10.4m to regrow British and Danish organic sectors
The European Commission has dished out €10.4m to the UK and Denmark’s organic associations to promote the organic industry in both countries.
Crikey! Fruit fly flour beats crickets for cost, says Israeli start-up
Move over crickets and mealworms - Israeli start-up Flying Spark is farming and processing fruit fly powders and oils that are cheaper than other insect ingredients but with a similar nutritional and taste profile.
Behaviour change focus for Consumer Food Safety Education Conference
More than 400 people are expected to attend the 2017 Consumer Food Safety Education (CFSE) Conference.
From wheat to meat: Seaweed start-up launches vegan bacon after pasta success
Following the success of I Sea Pasta, seaweed specialist Seamore, has launched a vegan bacon made entirely from seaweed and has further plans to expand its market.