Russia bans Ukraine confectionery imports
Russian authorities have imposed an import ban on confectionery produced in Ukraine.
Archives for September 4, 2014
Salmonella outbreak linked to meat in Europe
Cases of Salmonella detected in six Member States are likely to be part of the same cluster, a joint report has found.
Suckler cows sector could be hit by EU-US trade agreement, study says
The conclusion of a Transatlantic Trade & Investment Partnership (TTIP) currently being negotiated between the European Union (EU) and the US could have serious adverse consequences for the EU suckler cows sector, European experts claim.
OSI Group links up with Pickstock Telford
OSI Group has entered into a joint venture with UK-based beef processor Pickstock Telford.
Juncker European Commission line-up leaked
Lithuanian politician Vytenis Andriukaitis has been earmarked as the next commissioner for health and food safety in a leaked Juncker line-up, but officials remain tight lipped.
Little difference between diets, it's the sticking that counts: Research
All diets have similar effects and people should concentrate less on choosing a specific one and more on how to last longer following it, Canadian research has suggested.
Elliott Review: The reaction
Positive reaction to Elliott Review findings but challenges ahead
There has been a mostly positive welcome to findings and future direction set out in the Elliott Review but also a warning of the work ahead. FoodQualityNews gives you the highlights from the reaction below.
Norwegian government to investigate sharp rise in meat prices
The Norwegian government will decide in October whether or not to adopt new measures requiring meat manufacturers and retailers to be more transparent about their base production costs and pricing systems.
Acrylamide cancer risk highlighted by EFSA infographic
Worries about acrylamide posing a bigger cancer risk than previously thought have led the food watchdog the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) to issue cooking advice to consumers.
Gluten-free products must address celiac metabolic disorders, warns researcher
Gluten-free manufacturers should develop products according to metabolic disorders common among celiacs; improving the nutritional profile and lowering glycemic load, says a nutrition expert.
Fairtrade certified goods on the up in producer countries
Consumers in producer countries are increasingly interested in Fairtrade certified products as a means of supporting their domestic economy, according to Fairtrade International’s annual report.
SODA GIANT DITCHES 'TRIED AND TESTED' GDA LABELING RIVAL
Coke passes green for 'Go!' with UK traffic light nutrition labeling
Coca-Cola Enterprises today pulled a U-turn by adopting the UK Government’s voluntary front-of-pack ‘traffic light’ nutrition labeling scheme – ditching the EU-wide GDA system it had praised as ‘tried and tested’.