New light shed on fructose metabolism: Mouse data
Big differences between how the body processes small and large quantities of fructose are revealed in a new study in Cell Metabolism.
Archives for February 12, 2018
Expert View
Novel foods: An opportunity to access innovation
New novel food regulations came into force in the European Union this January. Thanks to this new legislation, food business operators are now equipped with tools facilitating innovation, Keller and Heckman partner Katia Merten-Lentz suggests.
Farmers in Europe keep suffering heavy losses over ASF
The continuing epidemic of African swine fever (ASF) could incur UAH30 billion ($1.1 billion) in losses to Ukraine's pig industry over the next 15 years, the State Service for Food Safety and Consumer Protection has said, citing estimates from the UN's...
German agri-strategy targets animal welfare, organic production
German legislators have detailed plans to develop an animal welfare label and promote organic agriculture as part of a deal that could enable the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) to head up a coalition government under Angela Merkel.
ECDC: Infants and children most affected by STEC
More than 6,000 confirmed cases of infections with Shiga toxin/verocytotoxin-producing E. coli (STEC/VTEC) were reported in Europe in 2015.
Crowdfooding's global food tech map connects start-ups and corporates
An interactive map which tracks rising food tech start-ups around the world will allow industry players to navigate the latest innovations, its creator, Crowdfooding, says.
News in brief
Vegan and gluten-free: Dylan’s Candy Bar to launch healthy candy range
Founder of Dylan’s Candy Bar, Dylan Lauren, recently said the company plans to launch a range of healthy candies soon that include vegan and gluten-free products.
Brexiting Britain is key beneficiary of EU animal diseases money
The European Commission has announced its latest funding for helping European Union (EU) member states fight animal diseases, such as bovine tuberculosis, rabies, bovine brucellosis, African swine fever and lumpy skin disease, by allocating more than...