Campylobacter and E.coli cases rise in EU
Campylobacter and shiga toxin/verotoxin-producing E. coli infections increased over a four year period according to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC).
Archives for September 15, 2013
Could microalgae be the next big thing in fat reduction?
Roquette is set to introduce high lipid algal flours as ingredients in bakery, sauces, beverages and prepared meals, to reduce fat, replace common allergens and cut costs.
Animals not the main source of antibiotic resistant Salmonella
Animals are “unlikely” to be the major source of antibiotic resistant Salmonella in humans, according to a study.
Baobab fruit extract shows blood sugar management potential
Formulating functional foods with extracts from the baobab fruit may help manage blood sugar levels, says a new study.
DEFRA minister takes fake whisky fight to Moscow
Environment secretary Owen Paterson is taking the fight against fake whisky to Moscow this week in a bid to to protect Scotch whisky from counterfeits.
Consumer trust in food industry fares badly in EU survey
Trust in food manufacturers and retailers is lower than for any other actors in the European food supply chain, including farmers and regulators, according to research presented at the FoodRisC conference in Brussels last week.
Industry and retail unite to clarify ‘complex’ labelling law
FoodDrinkEurope (FDE) has teamed up with European retail association EuroCommerce to provide clarity on new EU labelling laws set for the end of next year.
Polish firm refutes horsemeat allegations
A Polish processing company has hit back at allegations made by a UK processing company over the alleged supply of horse-contaminated beef.
UK pork pies make their mark in Hong Kong
British pork pies were a hit with Chinese consumers at the Restaurant & Bar show in Hong Kong last week.
Junk-free checkout campaign launched
A new campaign is being launched today (September 16) urging supermarkets to permanently remove unhealthy snacks from checkouts and queuing areas.
Baltic states want more to fight African Swine Fever
Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia will collectively receive €2.5m from the European Commission to prevent the spread of African Swine Fever (ASF) from Russia and Belarus.
City sceptical on Premier Foods’ Hovis Grupo Bimbo sale
City analysts remain doubtful about media reports speculating Premier Foods is considering selling its Hovis brand to the world’s biggest baker Grupo Bimbo.