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Food Safety recall round-up 26 March - 2 April

Recalls: Labelling language, allergens and Listeria

By Joseph James Whitworth

A recall round-up covering the last week in March and the start of April takes us to France, Belgium, Germany, Austria, Netherlands, Sweden, Canada, the USA and Denmark.

The CIWF argues that a review of the legislation could help improve implementation

CIWF seeks tougher animal transport rules

By Keith Nuthall and Kitty So

Animal welfare group Compassion in World Farming (CIWF) has told GlobalMeatNews that European Union (EU) livestock transport rules are being broken within the EU and also when animals are exported outside the bloc.

Food Standards Scotland launches today (April 1)

Which? responds as Scottish food agency launches

By Joseph James Whitworth

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has launched today (1 April) with a consumer watchdog calling on it to operate as a ‘strong, independent consumer champion’.

The exact volumes shipped to the EU have not yet been confirmed

Russia to launch turkey supplies to the EU

By Vladislav Vorotnikov

Poultry farm JSC Krasnobor has become the first Russian company to be accredited to supply turkey meat products to the European Union (EU), according to a statement from Russian veterinary body Rosselkhoznadzor.

Lab M names appointments

Lab M invests in R&D and Quality Control

By Joseph James Whitworth

Lab M has made a number of appointments which it says reflects continued growth as a supplier of culture media, supplements and microbiology products.

What can company founders tell us about successful product development?

How do start-ups approach new product development?

By Caroline SCOTT-THOMAS

Some of the best and brightest innovation in the food and drink industry comes from start-ups – so how do they approach NPD? And what can companies of all sizes learn from their approach?

More than a myth: The science behind the Mediterranean diet

More than a myth: The science behind the Mediterranean diet

By Niamh Michail

The benefits of the Mediterranean diet have been firmly established – we all know that we should eatmore fresh fruit and vegetables, use olive oil, eat whole grains, nuts and pulses, a few dairy products and a little meat – but why do we know it?FoodNavigator...

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