Hepatitis A outbreak study reveals berries as source
A case-control study to find the source of a Hepatitis A outbreak in Italy has revealed that berries were the main risk factor followed by raw seafood.
Archives for September 22, 2014
Seward receives certification for ISO 14001
Seward has received certification for ISO 14001 adding it confirms the company’s commitment to minimising environmental impact.
Americana suspends shares as it confirms takeover talks
Shares in Kuwait Food Company, better known as Americana, have been suspended at the firm’s request, as the company confirms it is in discussion with potential buyers.
Southeast Asia
How has RSPO responded to deforestation from palm oil plantations?
Having completed a review of RSPO, Gary Paoli of Daemeter Consulting outlines how the sustainable palm oil certifier has fared in addressing key market demands.
French firm produces world’s first MSC-certified baby food
French firm Yooji has become the first baby food company to carry the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) seal, the certification body has said.
GCC bottled water market to rise 50% by 2020
Bottled water consumption in the GCC will rise by 50% to more than 21 billion litres by 2020, according to a report from the Gulf Organization for Industrial Consulting (GOIC).
Algal futures
VALORIE: TNO invests in high-value algae refining
Dutch research organisation TNO is working with industry partners on a pilot scale algae refining plant with potential in omega-3s, proteins and antioxidants.
Regional seafood demand creates import and aquaculture opportunities
As Middle East seafood consumption soars, new exporters look to break into the market, while regional governments boost aquaculture spending.
Control system for fishery products in Ireland has ‘gaps’ - FVO
The control system for fishery products In Ireland covers the production chain but is not always consistently applied, according to a Food and Veterinary Office (FVO) audit.
The new natural: How are clean label claims changing?
European consumers expect simple foods with no artificial ingredients – but food companies are finding it harder to differentiate their products by adding clean label claims, according to Mintel’s director of innovation and insight David Jago.
FIC regulation: Lost in translation?
Pan-European food companies could be prone to major translation blunders as they look to implement new food labelling rules, says translation expert Richard Brooks.