Role of social media in foodborne outbreaks
Share salmonella, tweet E.coli and like listeria – social media’s role in outbreaks
Social media is playing more of a role in outbreaks and even alerted public health officials to an illness last year.
Archives for July 25, 2013
Palm oil genome map will boost yields and protect environment, say researchers
Mapping of the oil palm tree genome has revealed a single gene responsible regulating its yield, offering the possibility to breed new variants for increased production, say scientists behind the project.
Suppliers urge French PM to end anti-palm oil ‘intimidation’
The Malaysian palm oil industry has called on the French Prime Minister to put an end to an ‘ongoing campaign of misinformation’ on palm oil among French politicians and companies, ahead of his visit to the country on Sunday.
AAK acquires Turkey-based fats supplier Unipro from Unilever
AAK has acquired Turkey-based oils and fats supplier Unipro from Unilever for an undisclosed sum, the company said on Friday.
Loma Systems gains Atex21 compliance
Loma Systems has been awarded Atex21 compliance for its IQ³ metal detector head which is used in potentially explosive atmospheres.
Meat linked to chemical exposure
Meat has been identified as a major source of exposure to industrial chemical bisphenol A (BPA), which has been linked to health problems.
ASF threatens Russian pork exports
Experts have warned that Russia could lose its pork export industry as the epidemic of African swine fever (ASF) in Russia continues to gain momentum, spreading to new regions of the country.
Food manufacturers more optimistic about business
British food and drink manufacturers are stepping up investment, reflecting growing optimism about business prospects, according to a survey by the Food and Drink Federation (FDF).
Shellfish toxins sicken 70 in UK
At least 70 people in south east England have been sickened by diarrhetic shellfish poisoning, according to the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA).