UK-South Africa trade to resume
UK red meat exporters are in talks with South African companies to resume trade between the two countries after a 15-year ban was lifted in May 2011.
Archives for February 13, 2012
French BPA ban will ‘jeopardise’ US exports – USDA
A French ban on food packaging chemical Bisphenol-A (BPA) will “jeopardise” US exports to the European country, according to a US government report.
Nestlé study shows 'on-the-go' eating habits on the rise in Germany
‘On-the-go’ food and drink consumption has increased significantly in recent years in Germany, finds new research from Nestlé.
Law professor: Sodium reduction only works if there is a level playing field
If consumers are not demanding lower-sodium products, and the government does not mandate reductions, the food industry has “no incentive to be at the forefront of change”, according to one legal expert.
Unfair ‘junk food’ label risks making dog’s dinner of industry
Anyone who has spent any appreciable amount of time working in the food industry realises that the issue of ‘junk food’ marketing to children is a hydra that rears two heads for every one cut off.
'Percentage less' claims veto shows lack of trust in the industry; FDF to press for regulatory action
The recent veto of 'percentage less' claims by MEPs is indicative of a lack of trust in the food industry, said the UK trade group, the Food and Drink Federation (FDF), which is intent on continuing to push for such amendments to the health claims...
Commission backs German firm Saria's bid to acquire meat companies
The European Commission has approved the bid by German company Saria Bio-Industries for joint control over Dutch group Teeuwissen Holding and Spanish company, Jagero II.
Methane reduction achievable within four years
A new EU-commissioned genetic study could allow livestock producers to breed animals releasing less methane in as little as four years.
Tomato by-products provide sustainable source of bioactives: Study
Industrial by-products from tomato processing contain a significant amount of bioactive compounds that could be used to provide natural and sustainable source of antioxidants for functional food formulation, or to act as preservative ingredients in...
Questions raised over antibiotics study
An American animal welfare organisation has dismissed a UK study on the link between farm antibiotic use and the development of antibiotic-resistant disease in humans as “misleading” and “highly irresponsible”.