Archives for May 29, 2013

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Study unlocks trigger for late-night snack cravings

By Nathan Gray

An evolutionary trait that helped predecessors store energy in times of food scarcity may now be the driving factor behind obesity, say researchers studying the reason behind late-night snack cravings.

Long distance shipping breakthrough for fresh salmon

By Rod Addy

New technology has preserved salmon shipped from Chile to the US without ice or polystyrene in what Global Fresh Foods (GFF), the company spearheading the initiative, describes as an industry first.

H7N9 bird flu threatens global poultry outlook

By Carina Perkins

The outbreak of H7N9 in eastern and central China could threaten the outlook for global poultry sales, according to the latest quarterly poultry report from Rabobank.

Nestle opens advanced pathogen labs

By Rod Addy

Nestle has declared war on pathogens in the food chain with the opening of what it describes as 'the most advanced laboratories of their kind' to tackle them today (May 30).

Spain implements restrictions on export to Russia

By Vladislav Vorotnikov

Spanish veterinary authorities have imposed temporary restrictions on the supply of meat and products of animal origin to the Customs Union countries of Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan.

EU Parliament set for June 11 vote on PARNUTS reform

By Shane STARLING

The long-awaited reform of EU rules governing ‘special’ foods like baby and gluten-free foods, is imminent with a June 11 vote to mandate the changes – and most stakeholders satisfied with the likely ratification.