EU agri-food exports on the rise
The total value of EU agri-food exports increased by 9% in May this year compared to 2016, according to trade figures from the European Commission.
Archives for July 24, 2017
Spanish business buys $27m stake in Russia's Cherkizovo
Spain’s Grupo Fuertes has increased its stake in Cherkizovo to 8% after the Russian company’s biggest shareholder, MB Capital Europe, put 1.8 million shares up for sale.
ONS recognises “shrinkflation” as reason for smaller (but not cheaper) chocolates
Servings of confectionery, fruit juice and biscuits are getting smaller without getting any cheaper, the UK government confirm as findings appear to strengthen what many consumers have long suspected.
Chlorine-rinsed chicken ruffles feathers ahead of trade talks
The British Poultry Council has urged the Government to show confidence in on-farm food safety standards ahead of trade talks between the US and the UK.
EFSA rejects Cargill’s health claim on erythritol and dental health
Cargill cannot prove a cause-and-effect relationship between eating sugar-free candy sweetened with at least 90% erythritol and a reduced risk of dental caries, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has said.
SIGNATURE: SIG launches aseptic pack 100% linked to plant-based renewable material
SIG has developed what it said is the world’s first aseptic carton pack with a link to 100% plant-based renewable materials.
Ingredion improves meat yield with new starch
Global ingredient solutions provider Ingredion has launched a new clean-label, potato-based functional native starch for cost-sensitive meat applications.
One dead in US Salmonella outbreak in papayas from Mexico
Almost 50 people have been sickened in the US by Salmonella linked to papayas from Mexico.
Novolyze wins IAFP award
Novolyze has won the 2017 Food Safety Innovation Award from the International Association for Food Protection (IAFP).
New Codex standard for dairy permeate powder will help dairy industry
The final approval of a Codex Alimentarius international standard for dairy permeate powder has been welcomed by permeate producer Arla Foods Ingredients.
Fake food poisoning claims subject to UK clampdown
The UK Government is to crackdown on fake sickness claims that it says could increase holiday costs.
Guest Article
Is lab meat an existential threat to the animal feed industry?
Will an acceleration in the meat reduction trend and the hunt for substitutes spell eventual doom for the feed sector and the livestock industry it serves? Yes, says Paul Cuatrecasas, CEO of Aquaa Partners. He claims there is increasing evidence that the...