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EU vote puts EU-Japan trade deal on track to enter into force

The EU Japan trade deal is set to enter into force on 1 February 2019 after receiving the backing of EU politicians yesterday.

EFSA okays efficacy of lactic acid dips for pork cuts

Spraying and dipping pork carcasses and cuts with lactic and acetic acid does not pose safety concerns but only lactic acid dips for pork cuts beats water washes for pathogen-killing efficacy, European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) scientists concluded.

Past, present and future: Bottled water's journey through time

Natural mineral and spring water brands are built on their provenance, making their source a unique part of who they are. But with increasing pressure from man's impact on the planet, how are brands protecting their water for the future?

Ferrero ‘close’ to finalizing deal to acquire Campbell’s international biscuits and snacks segment

Italian news daily Il Sole 24 Ore broke the news that the Nutella maker is in talks with Campbell Soup Company to buy Campbell’s international business, which includes Arnott’s biscuits and Danish butter cookie maker Kelsen.

Nutrition labelling in alcohol: 'It's only a matter of time before nutritional labelling on-pack becomes law'

While almost every packaged food is required to have a nutritional facts label, indicating the serving size and the nutritional value per serving, alcoholic drinks do not. Pete Martin, Regulatory Director at labelling compliance experts, Ashbury Labelling...

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Food microbiology standard and guideline amendments and revision: ISO 11133 and ISO 16649

This article will cover the latest amendments of the ISO 11133:2014 and the revised ISO 16649 part 1:2018 for enumeration of Escherichia coli in the food chain.

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Givaudan Kitchen Ingredients – meeting consumer demand for clear and clean labelling

“Naturalness” is one of the most important drivers of purchase and consumption and it is also one of the key factors consumers identify that makes a product trustworthy.