ASF threatens EU pig industry
African swine fever (ASF), which is continuing to spread across the territory of Russia and Belarus, may soon appear in the Baltic States, local veterinary services have predicted.
Archives for July 18, 2013
Mondelez buy could fizz Pepsi's flat soda sales, says investor
PepsiCo should acquire Mondelez and split its beverage and snacks businesses, according to an investor with a large stake in both firms.
Monsanto pulls European GM crop applications
Monsanto has denied media claims that it is pulling out of Europe – although it has said it will withdraw pending applications for four genetically modified crops in the EU.
Non-bitter European quinoa offers new routes to market
The development of a non-bitter varieties of quinoa that can be grown in Europe could mean greater versatility as an ingredient and help ease supply shortages in key growing zones like Bolivia and Peru.
Functional confectionery niche continues to grow, says Naturex
The functional confectionery market remains niche but is growing rapidly as candy makers look for new ways to differentiate their products, according to ingredients firm Naturex.
Dietary changes may help type 1 diabetics keep producing insulin for longer
Simple dietary modifications that include the addition of foods rich in certain amino and fatty acids could help young people with type 1 diabetes to keep producing at least some of their own insulin for longer, according to new research.
EC reveals position on TTIP
The European Commission (EC) has taken the unprecedented step of publishing position papers on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) negotiations, revealing its stance on the contentious issue of sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) barriers.
Welfare group demands access to UK live export port
A UK animal welfare group has stepped up its efforts to gain access to Dover port so it can inspect the welfare of animals being shipped abroad.
UK producers learn from global competitors
UK producers will have the opportunity to learn from overseas markets at the annual Eblex conference in November.