Schmallenberg arrives in Scotland
Scottish authorities have confirmed that they now have evidence that the Schmallenberg Virus (SBV) is circulating in Scotland.
Archives for March 28, 2013
Russia considers EU chilled meat ban
Russia has announced it will ban imports of chilled meat from Spain and the Netherlands due, in its opinion, to a lack of proper veterinary control in these countries.
Lindt loses 12-year gold bunny trademark case
Lindt & Sprüngli has lost a trademark case for its Goldbunny against Confiserie Riegelein in Germany that spanned 12 years.
Nestlé opens new beverage systems technlogy center in Switzerland
Nestlé has opened a new System Technology Center in Switzerland that brings together on one site the expertise it uses to combine products, capsules and machines such as those used in its Nespresso and Nescafé Dolce Gusto beverage systems.
Interview: Richard Werran, CEO of Cert ID Europe
India’s elephant beginning to charge towards sustainability
With over 30 years in the food industry, with a third of it spent providing and promoting food safety certification with Cert ID Europe, Richard Werran knows a fair bit about genetically modified crops in sustainable agriculture.
Firmenich commercialise Rainforest Alliance certified vanilla
Global flavour and fragrance company Firmenich has started commercialisation of vanilla from Rainforest Alliance certified farms in Madagascar, the firm says.
Special Newsletter: Hygiene, Cleaning and Sanitation
Campden BRI expert outlines cleaning trends
Lawrence Staniforth, contracts manager for UK institiute Campden BRI's Heat Resistance and Decontamination unit, talks to FoodProductionDaily.com about its latest projects, and the current talking points, in the field of hygiene and cleaning.
Caution over Russian pork investment
Russian food manufacturer Miratorg, which had planned to construct 10 large pig farms in the Kursk region of central Russia, has said it could be forced to stop building, due to the uncertainty on the domestic pork market.
Special Newsletter: Hygiene, Cleaning and Sanitation
Triclosan under microscope in EU and US
Triclosan, an antimicrobial ingredient used in some hand soaps in the food processing industry, is under the microscope again after a US Court of Appeal decision.
Special Newsletter: Hygiene, cleaning and sanitation
Management approach crucial to sanitation and cleaning success, says US firm
Plant management must ensure hygiene, cleaning and sanitation is a top priority to minimise the chance of recalls, according to the founder of a US company that provides products and advice to the food industry.
You’re not Greek! Chobani handed UK ban on use of the term ‘Greek yogurt’
US Greek yogurt giant Chobani has been issued with a permanent injunction by the UK High Court that prevents its use of the term ‘Greek yogurt’ to market its yogurt range in England and Wales.
Green for good? Green labels increase perceived healthiness of foods
The use of green colours on nutritional labels is enough to convince many consumers that food products are healthier, according to new research.
Nestlé Deutschland will appeal ‘unjustified’ multi-million fine
Nestlé will fight to revoke a €20m fine imposed by the German cartel office for illegal exchange of competition-relevant information with other food majors including Kraft and Unilever.
Swedish body tests for pig DNA contaminants
The Swedish National Food Agency (NFA) has announced that it has started testing meat products for undeclared pig DNA as part of its efforts to combat fraud in the food industry.
Special Newsletter: hygiene, sanitation and cleaning
Institute showcases anti-fouling coatings
A range of anti-fouling 'tuned' films has been developed by the Fraunhofer Institute for Surface Engineering and Thin Films (IST).