All news articles for November 2016

Campaigners said the rules still don’t go far enough.  © iStock

EXCLUSIVE

Acrylamide proposals strengthened in new draft

By David Burrows

The European Commission has moved to strengthen proposed new regulations on acrylamide, but the amendments are unlikely to be enough to appease campaigners.

The explosion took place at a Prodo poultry farm

Methane explosion kills man at Siberian poultry farm

By Vladislav Vorotnikov

One man died, one is still in a hospital resuscitation unit and four others have been injured after a methane explosion at the sewage pumping station of a Siberian poultry farm run by meat processor the Prodo Group in Russia’s Omsk Oblast region on November...

HCC's Gwyn Howells and Deanna Leven inducted new members into the Welsh Lamb Club

Welsh meat gains traction in Hong Kong

By Aidan Fortune

Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) made significant progress in improving Welsh meat exports to Asia, as a branch of its Welsh Lamb Club was founded in Hong Kong this week.

Sugar Nutrition UK: Born 1964, died 2016

Sugar giants pull trigger on research group

Sugar Nutrition UK: Born 1964, died 2016

By Louis Gore-Langton

50 year-old industry funded research body Sugar Nutrition UK has disbanded citing the need for sugar science to go global.

Haze from Indonesia's forest fires last year spread to neighbouring countries, such as Krabi, Thailand, and has returned this year. © iStock/NuttKomo

Palm oil industry under fire as Indonesia’s haze drama continues

By Rick Beckmann & Kresna Panggabean

Haze from slash-and-burn agricultural has returned to Southeast Asia this year. Is it enough to wait for regulators to bring the (mainly palm oil) culprits to justice? Asian resource legal experts Rick Beckmann and Kresna Panggabean enter the storm.

Aaylex has announced a significant investment in its poultry division

Aaylex completes €16m investment programme

By Jarosław Adamowski

Romanian poultry meat processor Aaylex has completed a number of investments estimated to be worth more than €16m with the aim of expanding the capacities of its breeding facilities and slaughterhouse, and the launch of a new feed mill in Făurei in the...

Buffalo burgers could be a new option for health conscious consumers

GULFOOD MANUFACTURING

Halal firm encourages buffalo consumption

By Aaron McDonald

Buffalo burgers should be considered a healthy and alternative option to the classic beef variety. That is the message being emphasised by Indian processor Allanasons Private Limited at Gulfood Manufacturing this week.

Progress has been made in reducing salt in processed meats

Salt levels falling in Irish processed meat

By Oscar Rousseau

Salt levels in processed meats, such as bacon, have fallen by more than a quarter in some cases, according to Food Safety Authority Ireland (FSAI). 

The first day of Gulfood Manufacturing saw 1,600 exhibitors visited

Gulfood Manufacturing

Gulfood Manufacturing reaches new heights

By Aaron McDonald

This year’s Gulfood Manufacturing exhibition, which started yesterday, is the biggest edition to date, with a 20% growth in exhibitors and floor space. 

The link between a high salt intake and high blood pressure, which raises the risk of cardiovascular disease, is well established.  © iStock

Ireland's salt intake is falling - but still too high

By Niamh Michail

There have been “significant reductions” in salt intake among the Irish population thanks to voluntary industry efforts, says the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) - but intake is still more than double the recommended levels for men.

Tesco started its efforts to reduce sugar in soft drinks in 2011. Pic:iStock/bogdandreava

Tesco reduces sugar in own brand soft drinks

By Rachel Arthur

UK supermarket giant Tesco has reduced the sugar content in its own brand soft drink portfolio, with the reformulated beverages hitting the shelves this week. 

 ©  iStock/f9photos

What now for climate change & food?

By David Burrows

The climate change agreement struck in Paris a year ago entered into force on Friday. Some 55 countries representing 55% of global greenhouse gas emissions have ratified the accord and all of them, including the EU, China, India and the US, now have an...

Osram said the main application is NIR spectroscopy for analyzing food

Osram launches broadband infrared LED

By staff reporter

Osram Opto Semiconductors has launched an emitter which can be used as a light source in near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy, a technique for assessing the quality of food.

© iStock

A-listed: Novozymes is top carbon cutter

By Louis Gore-Langton

Novozymes has again been listed among the world’s top companies for climate action, but does its top spot on another scorecard really reflect a significant improvement in its carbon emissions, or is it merely a marketing tool?  

Follow us

Products

View more

Webinars