European food industry goes digital to promote Sustainable Development Goals
European food sector body FoodDrinkEurope has launched a new website to promote action on the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SGDs).
Archives for January 11, 2018
EFSA increases safe levels for contaminant 3-MCPD
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has more than doubled the tolerable daily intake (TDI) for the contaminant 3-MCPD, linked to reduced male fertility and kidney damage.
Supermarkets sold Lactalis infant formula despite recall due to Salmonella
A number of French supermarkets have admitted selling Lactalis infant milk formula that was subject to a recall due to Salmonella.
Spirulina finds success in Dutch start-up's algae chocolate
Dutch start-up The Algae Factory is pushing the foodpairing boundaries with its algae chocolate that contains sustainably sourced spirulina.
Russia uses army to tackle AI in Kostroma Oblast
The Russian Army has been deployed to help deal with the aftermath of the largest outbreak of the avian influenza (AI) in Kostroma Oblast, where 600,000 chickens have been culled, according to a 9 January report in the Russian Gazette, the official...
People genetically predisposed to weight gain could have better luck losing it than those who aren’t
Blaming genes for failing to lose weight may no longer be an excuse – in fact, genetic predisposition for obesity actually could magnify diet-based weight loss efforts, according to new research in The BMJ.
Polish poultry meat business to boost slaughter capacity
Polish poultry processor Drobimex plans to boost slaughter capacity this year following the completion of last year’s investment to expand and upgrade its facilities in Poland’s north-western region, according to senior company representatives.
Researchers to develop smart packaging that can power itself
Two researchers from Clemson Transport Package Testing Laboratory have received a $500k grant from the US National Science Foundation to study triboelectric generators in smart packaging.
Fumoir Grizzly claims fish protection from Listeria
Fumoir Grizzly has developed a bacteriocin that protects fish from Listeria monocytogenes growth.
Irish Food Board’s post Brexit-proof food & drink export figures
Irish food and drink exports hit a record high of €12.6bn in 2017 as the country grapples with changes to UK trading conditions, its most valuable market, in the face of Brexit and a weaker sterling.