Italian firm Obà brings ancient grain fonio to Europe
Gluten-free ancient grain fonio could soon be in Europeans’ shopping baskets with Italian company Obà’s request for novel food approval underway.
Archives for July 16, 2018
Sugar taxes and MUP: Health groups assess public support
The UK public is more receptive to interventions such as sugar taxes and minimum unit pricing than often supposed, according to a report compiled by a group of independent UK health associations.
BASF to consider VC investment and partnerships with shortlisted proposals
Newtrition Health Innovation Challenge: BASF calls for proposals
BASF's human nutrition brand Newtrition is on the hunt for innovators and entrepreneurs to participate in the first-ever Newtrition Health Innovation Challenge.
EC calls for stronger food labelling enforcement actions
The European Commission’s health and food safety representative, Vytenis Andriukaitis, has called on Member States to take tougher enforcement action on food labelling amid calls for increased regulation.
Japan eyes UK beef following BSE ban lift
Japan is one of the major international meat markets turning its attention towards UK beef after government officials conducted several abattoir inspections across the nation last week.
Polish meat processor invests in new plant
Polish meat processor Zagroda Opolska has launched a new meat processing plant in the Wałbrzych Invest Park special economic zone, in the country’s south-western region.
Miratorg opens first foreign office in Saudi Arabia
Miratorg has chosen Saudi Arabia as the location for its first office outside Russia, with the aim of increasing international promotion of its halal meats in Muslim countries.