EU agri-food to ‘benefit most’ from trade deal with Japan
European agri-food is one of the sectors expected to benefit most from the free trade deal that was finalised with Japan today (8 December).
Archives for December 8, 2017
Food sector breathes relief as Brexit talks to move to stage two
The UK food sector has welcomed news that Brexit negotiations will move to stage two – the future trading relationship – after the European Commission confirmed “sufficient progress” has been made on discussions over the divorce settlement.
Kerry Europe CEO on acquisitions, Brexit and expanding into Europe's 'dynamic' food sector
After a "dynamic" start to the year with Brexit, CEO and president of Kerry Taste and Nutrition Europe Malcolm Sheil is looking to expand the business in continental Europe and consolidate its business in the UK. "Acquisitions are a big part of Kerry's...
Bubbling up nicely for Akadeum’s sample prep tech
Akadeum Life Sciences has closed a financing round to continue development of microbubble technology to simplify the sample preparation process.
BRC: Bureau Veritas suspension was due to ‘accumulation of issues’
BRC Global Standards has told us there was no single incident but an accumulation of issues that led to Bureau Veritas being suspended due to poor performance.
Meat innovation may be boosted by novel foods law, experts say
The European Union’s (EU) revised novel food regulation (EU) 2015/2283, which will enter into force from January 1, 2018, will increase innovation in the meat sector, according to industry experts.
Baby boomers key to keeping biscuit category alive: pladis
Baby boomers are the fastest growing consumer segment and crucial to the success of the biscuit snacking category, says pladis, so it is critical to pay close attention on how to market to this demographic.
EU needs a comprehensive food policy, says EESC
Europe needs a comprehensive, over-arching food policy because the current system does not lead to sustainable food systems, according to the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC).
News in Brief
Promega kit offers labs automated DNA purification
Promega Corporation has launched a kit that offers food safety labs an automated DNA purification method for PCR-based testing of food pathogens.
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Thermo launches RT PCR test for poultry and pork producers
Thermo Scientific has launched an assay to detect Salmonella species, S. Typhimurium and S. Enteritidis.
EU science community urge an evidence-based approach in solving food security lapses
Scientific research and innovation must underpin efforts in tackling issues such as food safety and waste that blight nutritional and agricultural ecosystems, according to a European science consortium.