Archives for March 20, 2017

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Investors increase pressure to cut antibiotics use

By Oscar Rousseau

A $2bn coalition of investment firms have issued an antibiotics report as leading financial institutions grow increasingly concerned that overuse of livestock drugs could hit profits.

Brazil rocked by rotten meat scandal

By Oscar Rousseau

Brazil has been engulfed in controversy after police launched a massive raid on the country’s meat processors, some of whom stand accused of corruption and selling rotten meat.

Smartphone app FoodSwitch shows UK industry is lagging on salt targets

By Niamh Michail

A smartphone app that allows consumers to scan products and suggests healthier alternatives they should buy instead has shown industry is falling behind on national  salt reduction targets, according to pressure group Consensus Action on Salt (CASH). 

Ex M&S director becomes IFST president

By Jenny Eagle

Former Marks & Spencer (M&S) technical director, David Gregory, has become the president of the Institute of Food Science & Technology (IFST).

Three fish feed producers start partnership

By Oscar Rousseau

Three aquaculture feed producers from Ireland, the Netherlands and Brazil have joined forces in a strategic partnership to spearhead the trawl for sustainable fish food solutions.