UAE to launch rapid alert system to improve food recalls
The UAE will introduce a rapid alert system to improve food recall processes within the next two years, according to officials.
Archives for January 3, 2014
Enzyme-treated whey gains online UK debut
A sports nutrition firm has become the first online-focused business in the UK to offer an enzyme-treated form of whey protein.
MIT system can identify staph bacteria
Micro Imaging Technology has expanded the use of its pathogen detection system to include Staphylococcus bacteria, which is an important food pathogen.
Wal-Mart to strengthen food safety after donkey meat recall
Wal-Mart says it will take legal action against its supplier after it recalled donkey meat that contained the DNA of other animals, including fox.
Skinny bread: Warburtons to invest £20m in sandwich alternatives
UK bread major Warburtons will pump £20m ($32.8m) into a new production plant dedicated to sandwich alternatives as demand in the segment booms.
FoodDrinkEurope urges Greek EC presidency to back industry-specific policy
Promotion of an industrial policy to spur growth in the food and drink industry features on a wish list of priorities for the Greek presidency of the Council of the European Union, published by FoodDrinkEurope.
UK government to intervene in Monsanto GM soy case
The UK government has confirmed its intention to intervene in a case against the European Commission's approval of a Monsanto GM soy variety at the European Court of Justice.
FoodNavigator 2014: What’s on our editorial calendar?
From the newest developments in sweeteners, fats and oils and flavours, to the latest trends in gluten-free formulation and plant-based diets, FoodNavigator's special editions calendar for 2014 spans the hottest topics for the European food and drink...
Iran to drive growth in flexible packaging market
The Middle East flexible packaging market is set to grow by 4.3% a year over the next five years, up from 2.5% according to a new report from PCI Films Consulting.
Latest European horsemeat scandal reaches Sweden
Sweden has become embroiled in the latest meat scandal to hit Europe, with authorities revealing that 2.9 tonnes (t) of horsemeat imported last year could have come from French horses with falsified papers.