The trend for flexitarianism: Consumers are reducing meat intakes, say Dutch researchers
For many Dutch consumers reducing the level of meat they consume is becoming normal practice, according to the findings of new research.
Archives for January 24, 2013
Industry and independent studies on BPA “deviate strongly”, say experts
It's time to ‘dare to start again’ with bisphenol A (BPA) risk assessment as industry-sponsored research and peer-reviewed studies seem to "deviate strongly", according to the European Environment Agency (EEA).
Sugar users ‘disappointed’ by agriculture committee vote to keep sugar quotas
Sugar users were dealt a blow on sugar quota reform yesterday, after the European agriculture committee voted to extend the current system to 2020, rejecting a proposal to end quotas by 2015.
German confectionery exports sink to seven year low
Germany confectionery exports were at the lowest level since 2005 last year as the market was hit hard by EU sugar shortages, according to the German confectionery Association (BDSI).
OIE head warns EU over animal disease risk
The European Union (EU) should give more help to poorer trading partners in eradicating animal diseases, so it can keep itself safe from diseases and bioterrorism, the director general of the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) has warned.
Rana Meat Solutions cited for exposing workers to ammonia
Rana Meat Solutions has been cited by OSHA for exposing workers to ammonia hazards during a plant refit last year.
Arla plans 2013 production capacity expansion to meet export demand
Arla Foods plans to invest more than DKK 2bn ($357m) over the next 12 months to increase its global dairy processing capabilities, boost efficiency, and reduce its impact on the environment.
Mettler-Toledo launches rapid moisture analyser
Mettler-Toledo has launched a high speed moisture analyser, which can be used on the factory floor as well as in a lab.
FDI in India
Government rolling out the red carpet for foreign retailers in Davos
Hot on the heels of helping to approve Ikea’s request to set up shop—or rather 20 stores—in India, an Indian minister has been working equally hard to woo Tesco ahead of a possible entry into the market.
Xylem gets EU backing for water innovation
Xylem has received a €120m loan for research, development and innovation activities in the water industry.
EU health commissioner to prioritise talks on GM crop bans
EU health commissioner Tonio Borg intends to prioritise discussions with key European member states about permissible grounds for banning cultivation of genetically modified (GM) crops in individual countries, according to a spokesperson for the...
PepsiCo outstripping Coke in UK sugar-free cola sales share?
PepsiCo is significantly ahead of Coke in terms of the share of its UK cola sales in low or no calorie versions, the latest figures sent to BeverageDaily.com suggest.