European draft resolution urges action on EDCs
An EU Parliament Committee has urged the European Commission to take tough action on Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDC) and protect public health.
Archives for January 25, 2013
Danone juice JV with Chiquita dogged by ‘mismanagement’: Industry source
With rumors emerging that Danone is selling its 51% stake in its fruit juice JV with Chuiquita Brands International, one industry source told BeverageDaily.com that the French firm was likely ‘glad to be rid’ of a business blighted by mismanagement.
High fruit and veg intake helps to keep the blues at bay, say researchers
A high intake of fruit and vegetables could be the key to living a calmer, happier, and more energetic life, according to new research.
How compatible are sustainability and nutrition?
Health and nutrition guidance should be integrated with messages on reducing the diet’s environmental impact in order to ensure consistent advice, according to a new paper published in Proceedings of the Nutrition Society.
No link between eggs and heart disease or stroke, says BMJ meta-analysis
Consumption of eggs is not associated with an increased risk of heart disease or stroke, according to the findings of a new meta-analysis from the BMJ.
Temporary EU sugar measures won’t stop high prices: Nestlé
Should the EU extend sugar quotas until 2020 any temporary measures to improve supply for food manufacturers will have little impact on prices and availability, according to Nestlé.
Most consumers would like clearer food origin info, survey finds
Most European consumers think origin is an important factor when making food purchasing decisions, according to a new report from The European Consumer Organisation (BEUC).
Russia to put additional backing behind meat producers
Russian officials have vowed to support meat producers with a package of measures so the country can develop new export opportunities on meat.
FSA plans fewer hygiene inspections for compliant businesses
Food manufacturers with a good hygiene record will be subject to fewer inspections by local authority environmental health officers, following rule changes by the Food Standards Agency (FSA).
Australian beef faces bright future in Russia
Australian beef exporters have bright prospects in the Russian market in 2013, with the potential to boost supplies by more than 1.5 times year-on-year, according to predictions from experts.