EFTA pinpoints weakness in Icelandic import controls
Iceland needs to remedy potential shortcomings in its import control system and checks of products from animal origin, according to a European Free Trade Association (EFTA) report.
Archives for January 28, 2013
US senators call for action on EU trade barriers
Four US senators have called for EU barriers on US meat and other agricultural products to be addressed as a “priority” in trade negotiations.
Chemical contaminant linked to obesity in mice
Food chain contaminant tributyltin (TBT) causes transgenerational obesity in mice, according to researchers in California, suggesting it could raise similar concerns to Bisphenol A (BPA).
Food tech centre seeks ‘foodwatchers’ to spot new trends for industry
Spanish food research technology centre AZTI-Tecnalia is developing an international community of ‘foodwatchers’ to detect trends and business opportunities for the food and beverage industry.
Brazil and EU to co-operate on animal welfare
Brazil and the EU have signed an agreement to share knowledge and expertise on animal welfare.
Wageningen and Singapore’s NTU partner on food science research
Wageningen University in the Netherlands has partnered with Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University (NTU) to boost food science and technology research, the universities have said.
Catering to the Middle East: Halal certification and alcohol-free labeling with Mondelez
Mondelez is expanding in the Middle East having recently signed a joint venture in Saudi Arabia last week. ConfectioneryNews.com asks the industry giant if halal certification and alcohol-free labeling have been factored into its growth plans.
Fakin’ it: fighting Listeria through simulation
Manufacturers can test the Listeria-killing potential of heat treatments in factories by using the enzyme amylase to simulate the behavior of the pathogen, scientists have discovered.
Horse meat from Poland didn't come from our site, says ABP Food Group
ABP Food Group has stressed that the horse meat identified in beef burgers, which has been found to come from Poland, did not come from its plant in the country as the site is not involved in processing the product.
Irish food bodies identify source of horse meat burger scandal
Food safety officials in Ireland claim they have tracked down the source of horse DNA found in beef burgers produced by ABP subsidiary Silvercrest.
Ireland to take action on SBV
Schmallenberg has taken hold in the Republic of Ireland, with its agricultural department meeting farmers and vets this month to formulate a strategy after “numerous” cases emerged among early lambing flocks.
New food engineering degree course calls for industry support
The UK’s Food and Drink Federation has called on food companies to offer student placements and guest lecturers to support a new accredited engineering Master’s degree dedicated to food and drink manufacturing.
Healthy brands taste better in consumer's mind, researchers find
Foods sold under a healthy brand and marketing message are perceived to be tastier and more satisfying to consumers, according to new research findings.
Premier Foods boss Michael Clarke in shock exit
The boss of Britain’s biggest food manufacturer, Premier Foods, has quit the debt-laden company today (January 28) after only 18 months, in a move that surprised City analysts.