African Swine Fever confirmed in Belgium
Belgian authorities have confirmed African Swine Fever (ASF) in its pig population.
Archives for September 14, 2018
EU’s proposal to redistribute hormone-free beef quota could create tension
The European Commission has attempted to heal a long-standing dispute with the United States by requesting authorisation from European Union (EU) ministers to open negotiations on the redistribution of quotas for hormone-free beef imported in European...
Cargill to acquire Konspol
Processor Cargill has reached an agreement to acquire Konspol, a leading Polish value-added food company.
Nestlé targets palm oil deforestation with ‘game-changing’ satellite monitoring tech
Nestlé reveals plans to introduce satellite monitoring to prevent deforestation in its global palm oil supply chain.
'We take a science-based approach to GM regulation': UK to consider relaxing gene editing ban post Brexit
The UK has confirmed it will ‘consider’ relaxing the European Union’s controversial decision to include gene editing techniques within its regulatory framework that restricts the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in the food chain after Brexit.
Brussels bulletin: A round-up of news and views from the EU
From calls for legislation on misleading food labels to new appointments at DG Sante, we round up the biggest news from Brussels affecting the food industry this month so far.
Vegan cheese alternatives – closing the flavor gap
While many vegans are not overly concerned at finding products that resemble non-plant based foods, those experimenting with vegetarian, vegan or flexitarian lifestyles are often looking for plant-based foods similar to those they are cutting from their...