HPS: Lab reports of Campylobacter up almost 10% last year
Laboratory reports of Campylobacter increased almost 10% in 2017, according to Health Protection Scotland (HPS).
Archives for March 21, 2018
‘Carb Blocker’: UK agency rules against Protein World product's name and social media ads
The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has ruled that a tweet and Instagram post advertising Protein World’s ‘Carb Blocker Capsules’ did not adhere to European nutrition health claims legislation – warning the company that the product name ‘Carb...
Dispatches from Pittcon 2018 in Orlando
Axcend: Developing portable LC required ‘entirely new mindset’
Axcend has launched a gradient liquid chromatograph for mobile and on-the-go use.
WHO warns against trade ban after South African Listeria source identified
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned against a blanket trade ban on South African meat as some countries suspended imports after identification of the Listeria outbreak source.
Oxford Nanopore R&D includes food safety sequencing tech
Oxford Nanopore has raised £100m ($140m) to expand its product range including a device for food and water-safety surveillance.
World Butchers' Challenge takes place today
The 2018 World Butchers' Challenge kicks off today as 12 teams battle it out to be the best.
Special Edition: Organic and non-GMO
Actions bring UK organic sector more in line with EU counterparts
According to the European Commission, the UK remained the only country to register a decrease of 30% in utilised agricultural area (UAA) for organic farming between 2010 and 2016.
SPECIAL EDITION: ORGANIC AND NON-GMO
Can organic food capitalise on flagging confidence in the food industry?
Since the horsemeat scandal of 2013 there has been a steady stream of food scares and scandals, which has played neatly into the hands of organic food. Sales were up more than 11% in Europe at the last count, but is the sector making the most of growing...
How can manufacturers find successful routes to market for protein?
From expanding categories to new retail channels or an engaging brand story, three industry experts share how manufacturers can turn a protein ingredient into a successful product.
EU approves €54bn Bayer-Monsanto deal
The European Commission has approved Bayer’s proposed acquisition of Monsanto, with the German pesticides supplier committed to selling off certain parts of its business as part of the agreement.
Don’t let the details fool you – to make sustainable packaging decisions, you need the full picture
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