Analytik Jena collaborates with TATAA Biocenter
TATAA Biocenter has expanded its real-time PCR offerings with a thermocycler from Analytik Jena.
Archives for August 20, 2017
Nutrient density on food labels could boost healthy choices – research
Researchers have suggested that the addition of Nutrient Rich Food Indices to food labels could help consumers make healthier purchasing decisions.
Agrial ‘committed to growth’ in UK with another acquisition
French cooperative Agrial, which manufactures prepared salads under the Florette brand, has said its acquisition of MyFresh Prepared Produce will ramp up its presence in what UK managing director Doug Robertson said is one of Europe's most "dynamic" and...
‘Smart label’ could tackle fraud, bolster food safety
Scientists have developed what they describe as a “low-cost, portable, paper-based sensor” that could be used produce “smart labels” that detect food spoilage and contamination.
Fipronil egg contamination: Health risk ‘unlikely’ say German agency
There is ‘unlikely’ to be a health risk for those consuming fipronil-contaminated chicken eggs, the German Federal Institute for risk assessment said in response to the recent egg contamination scare in Europe.
Acrylamide laws will not prohibit traditional foods, says Commission
Europe’s pending new acrylamide regulation will not prohibit certain traditional foods or culinary traditions, the Commission has said, following concerns raised by EU politicians.
Serbian meat producer launches exports to China
Serbian meat processor IM Djurdjevic has signed its first deal to export 3,000 lambs to China, with eight more Serbian meat players finalising talks to launch beef exports the country.
UK cheese exports grow 25% in H1 2017
The UK Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has reported record exports growth in H1 2017, with a 25% increase in cheese exports.
Four Salmonella strains linked to papaya outbreak
Two different types of Salmonella have been added to an outbreak investigation into papayas which has sickened 173 people.