Sharp increase in Russian poultry imports
Russia has significantly increased poultry imports so far this year, according to the latest data from the Federal Customs Service (FCS).
Archives for May 13, 2013
Danone acquires US organic baby food company Happy Family
Groupe Danone has acquired a 92% stake in US-based organic baby food company Happy Family, saying that it intends to step up development of the company and its brands.
FSA pumps £500,000 into food safety funding
The UK’s Food Standards Agency (FSA) has injected £500,000 into funding food safety, authenticity and traceability research in collaboration with the Technology Strategy Board (TSB).
Henkel offers resource for enhancing safety of food packaging
Henkel, a German adhesives manufacturer, is offering an online resource to help food processors ensure the safety of their product packaging.
'No clear pathway' to climate-friendly livestock production: Worldwatch
Annual global greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture and livestock have increased 13% since 1990 as food production has increased - with the majority coming from livestock, according to a new report from the Worldwatch Institute.
Virus weaponry versus post-harvest germs gains momentum
Killing pathogens by applying bacteriophages to food surfaces is gaining momentum, but several challenges must be overcome for them to be routinely used for such purposes in the US, one study asserts.
Biocatalysts introduces fruit firming enzyme
South Wales-based Biocatalysts Ltd has introduced an enzyme to retain the firmness of soft fruits and vegetables during processing.
Not so Super Trooper: Swedes upset by ‘aggressive’ Iron Maiden beer label
Sweden’s state alcohol monopoly retailer Systembolaget tells BeverageDaily.com that it cannot stock Iron Maiden’s signature beer Trooper without a label change since it is too gory.
Don’t dismiss industry encouragement of physical activity, says obesity expert
Food industry encouragement of physical activity in obesity prevention should be welcomed, according to an obesity expert who spoke at the European Congress on Obesity in the UK on Monday.