ExcitePCR to launch RT pathogen detection system in 2018
ExcitePCR is to launch a real time pathogen detection system next year with targeted industries including the food and AgBio marketplace.
Archives for October 11, 2017
Marketing, prices and policy blamed for tenfold increase in childhood obesity
Food marketing, the higher price of healthy food and government policy have been blamed for the ten-fold increase in childhood obesity over the past four decades.
EU egg sector will have difficulty surviving without import levies: Wageningen
Europe's egg processors are "pleading for a level playing field" as they fear cheaper imports from third countries could damage their competitiveness.
Irish food board turns to German food industry in Brexit response
The Irish food board is to increase investment in the German food and beverage market in a series of post-Brexit initiatives as Irish exporters continue to look outside the traditional UK market.
Ireland set to introduce sugar sweetened beverage tax in 2018
The Irish government has confirmed it will introduce a tax on sugar sweetened beverages next year, outlining its plans in its Budget 2018 this week.
Bord Bía to home in on German market
Irish food board Bord Bía has announced plans to increase its investment in the German food market, with an emphasis on beef and sheepmeat.
Kerry Group acquires probiotic player Ganeden to complement existing portfolio
Nutrition and food giant Kerry Group has sealed a deal to buy US-based probiotic technology firm Ganeden, the company said.
News in Brief
FSA changes egg advice for vulnerable groups
The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has changed its advice on eating eggs based on findings from an expert group.
Diversey makes offer for Zenith Hygiene to expand in Europe
Diversey has made an offer for Zenith Hygiene Group plc to expand in Europe.
EU: Brazilian meat inspection ‘compromised’
Brazil’s food safety controls for poultry and horsemeat fall short of the standards needed to ensure produce hits EU trade rules, an audit has found.
UK says Cyclospora outbreak over as US continues investigation
An outbreak of Cyclospora in the UK has been declared over while US authorities battle to find the source with more than 1,000 ill.
International Whey Conference 2017
Whey protein industry must overcome a ‘lack of awareness’ among EU consumers
Although many consumers are interested in nutrition that supports an active lifestyle, there is still a nutritional knowledge gap and untapped potential in the EU whey protein market, according to the European Whey Processors Association (EWPA).