News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has welcomed assurances from the UK government that Britain will remain inside the customs union during a Brexit transition period. However, the industry body also warned that unless “explicit agreement” is reached, UK...
A group of sixty-six stakeholders have criticised the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) for its “failure” to improve “environmental and ecological impacts” standards.
The Finnish population intake of food additives is mostly within safe limits – but food manufacturers should nevertheless try to lower additive levels where possible according to a report by Finnish Food Safety Authority Evira.
The Commission has issued warnings to Denmark and Bulgaria over misuse of its protected designation of origin (PDO) scheme - "evidence of the EU's priorities", according to one legal expert.
RusAgro will invest RUB12 billion (US$220m) in poultry production in Primorsk Krai, in Russia’s Far East region, according to the company’s CEO Maxim Basov.
Swizterland has become the third country to set a target on sustainable cocoa sourcing.
DNV GL and VeChain are to use blockchain to improve the transparency of product and supplier information.
UK campaign group Action on Sugar is calling on the government to prohibit confectionery price promotions and to introduce a candy tax of at least 20%.
3M’s Petrifilm Lactic Acid Bacteria Count Plate has received NF VALIDATION granted by AFNOR Certification.
An advocacy group has urged McDonald’s to set a “concrete timeline” for phasing out antibiotics in its beef and pork, amid concerns that routine overuse creates life-threatening, drug-resistant superbugs.
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Christeyns has expanded in Spain and Portugal with the acquisition of Betelgeux.
Almost three quarters of professionals believe they have a ‘clear vision’ for improving food safety, according to a survey.