EU-US trade spat: ‘This is the last thing we need,’ say EU farmers
A trade dispute between the US and EU would hit the agricultural sectors of both countries hard, farming association Copa and Cogeca has warned.
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Canada helps developing countries comply with international standards
Canada has donated CAD 250,000 (€158,000) to help developing countries comply with international food safety, animal and plant health standards.
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BRC Global Standards customers get access to Trace One platform
Trace One and BRC Global Standards have partnered to create one of the largest retail collaborative networks in the world.
Levy boards pursue international opportunities
Trade boards from England, Scotland and Wales have been on the road looking at growing export markets.
That's a wrap: Algae-based tortilla wraps will mainstream sustainable eating, says creator
Tortilla wraps made with 50% seaweed will normalise sustainable eating thanks to their affordable price and ease of use, according to Dutch start-up Seamore.
Meat industry welcomes CPTPP signing
Meat industry representatives of the countries that signed the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) have welcomed the agreement.
Illnesses increase in two US Salmonella outbreaks
More illnesses have been reported in two different Salmonella outbreaks in the US.
Danish Crown shift closure costs 140 jobs
The decision to stop running a night-shift at a Danish Crown slaughterhouse in Ringsted due to lower-than-expected throughput is to result in the loss of 140 jobs.
DOLCE hits ‘major milestone’ in sweetener development
The DOLCE consortium, formed by industry groups to develop natural sweeteners, has reached a “major milestone” in its drive for natural sugar and calorie reducers “faster than expected”.
‘Exotic but not too exotic’: Esarom believes mango flavours are poised for growth
Austrian ingredients supplier Esarom notes strong global growth in demand for mango flavours, which it attributes to the fruit’s “exotic but not too exotic” appeal.
UK Government’s energy drinks inquiry to assess effect on the young
The UK Government’s Science and Technology Committee is to launch an inquiry into the consumption of energy drinks in youngsters to assess its health effects and retail’s role in the drink’s availability.