OPINION
Brexit: implementation, transition or reprieve?
International meat trade expert Jean-Pierre Garnier gives his thoughts on the transitional term agreement between the UK and the EU.
Archives for March 19, 2018
UK meat industry reacts to Brexit transition agreement
The UK meat industry has given a cautious welcome to the UK and the EU agreeing on Brexit transition terms.
Danish Crown acquires DK-Foods
The Danish Crown Group has acquired pepperoni giant DK-Foods.
Coding salty snacks: the challenges
Salty snacks market to reach $63bn by 2023
'From the ubiquitous potato chip, to nuts, popcorn, pretzels and jerky, the salty snacks market is one of the most dynamic in the global snack food category,' says James Wolff, global marketing manager, Videojet Technologies.
More sickened in Hepatitis A outbreak linked to dates
The number of people sickened by an outbreak of Hepatitis A linked to dates from Iran has increased to 27 in Denmark.
Dispatches from Pittcon 2018 in Orlando
LabVantage: Purpose-built LIMS packages save time and money
LabVantage Solutions has unveiled purpose-built LIMS packages to allow labs to go live faster and at a lower cost than previously possible.
Orkla refreshes sustainability goals to include sugar and salt reduction
Norwegian-based food firm Orkla places an emphasis on lowering salt and sugar in its products as part of a sustainability drive that also includes a curb on food waste.
3D-printed surfaces influence taste intensity, study finds
The possibilities of influencing taste by altering surface textures has been outlined in a study that found a smooth surface enhances sweetness, while a sharp surface enhances taste intensity.
Can organic rival plant breeding techniques as a solution for sustainable food?
Can organic and non-GMO agriculture offer innovative, tech-based solutions for our food system – or does hope lie in new plant breeding techniques?
Barrage of junk food ads fuelling teenage obesity
Food manufacturers are being given “free rein to target young people” with junk food ads, according to campaigners.