A third of L. mono cases have link to domestic behaviour
A third of listeriosis cases are due to growth of Listeria monocytogenes in food prepared and stored at home in the refrigerator, according to estimates.
Archives for January 24, 2018
Flavour forecasts: Bell’s predictions for 2018 food trends
Botanic flavours and gourmet snacks are among the top trends expected to take Europe by storm in 2018, Bell Flavors and Fragrances predicts.
Thai slavery seafood: NGO publishes checklist for international buyers
Slave labour and other serious human rights abuses are still commonplace in the Thai fishing industry, according to NGO Human Rights Watch, which has drawn up a checklist for European manufacturers to avoid buying 'slavery seafood'.
Cargill and ARASCO boost starch production capacity in the Middle East for bakery segment
Cargill and ARASCO have inaugurated a new corn mill in Saudi Arabia to meet the growing demand of the region’s fast-growing food and beverage industry.
EFSA flags health concerns over hydroxyanthracene in food
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has confirmed it has “health concerns” over the use of hydroxyanthracene derivatives in food.
Opinion
Is the UK prepared for Brexit?
Fourteen months ahead of the great schism, there is still no plan…
Why does a fibre-fat combo fight metabolic disease? Scientists find 'previously unappreciated' mechanism
Scientists have uncovered a 'previously unappreciated' mechanism which may explain why eating dietary fibre, in particular fermentable inulin, prevents the negative health effects of a high fat diet.
EU asks market regulator to review US-Poland pork deal
Brussels has ordered Poland’s market watchdog to “review the competition effects” of Smithfield Foods’ takeover of abattoir Pini Polonia.
Q1 results
Low cocoa prices dent strong Q1 for Barry Callebaut
Barry Callebaut has reported sales volume growth above the global chocolate market in the first three months of fiscal 2017/18, but lower cocoa prices saw its revenues slightly decline.
News in Brief
Food Safety Summit marks 20th anniversary
The Food Safety Summit trade show will mark its 20th anniversary this year.
News in Brief
Techlab receives clearance for campylobacteriosis diagnosis tests
Techlab has received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for two tests intended to aid diagnosis of campylobacteriosis.
Wolff: WTO has role in helping countries meet food safety objectives
The World Trade Organization (WTO) can play a role in helping countries realize food safety and security objectives, according to its deputy Director-General.
Omega-3 intake could present long-awaited relief for cancer patients with mucositis: Iran RCT
Oral intake of omega-3 fatty acids can help prevent and treat wounds caused by mucositis in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, according to researchers in Iran.