NSF International acquires Knight International Inspectorate
Global public health organisation NSF International has acquired Knight International Inspectorate, a move that will expand its food safety certification services in the UK and Ireland.
Archives for November 20, 2014
Outbreaks of H5N8 in Europe raise concerns in Post Soviet Union block
Ukraine has banned imports of poultry from the UK, the Netherlands and Germany, due to outbreaks of the avian influenza H5N8 strain, according to the country’s State Veterinary and Phytosanitary Service (Gosvetphitosluzba).
EFSA health claim opinions
EFSA rejects prunes for kids bowel function; carbs non-characterised
The EU’s central science agency has rejected a health claim submission linking prunes (Prunus domestica L) with normal bowel function in under-3s for a lack of infant-specific data. A carbohydrate-based claim was also rejected while zinc and selenium...
McKinsey report backs portion control and ad restrictions to cut obesity
Obesity costs the world nearly as much as armed conflict and needs a coordinated response from industry and governments, urges a new report from the McKinsey Global Institute (MGI).
International expansion: How to tap into global demand without global scale
Bigger isn't necessarily better when it comes to achieving international success, argues Barney Wallace from OC&C Strategy Consultants in this guest article.
Pope Francis: Food has been reduced to a commodity
Market pre-eminence has reduced food to a commodity subject to financial speculation, Pope Francis told attendees at a major nutrition conference in Rome this morning.
The goal: Meet brand owner standards and FSMA requirements
Thermo Fisher Scientific X-ray systems detect contaminants in bulk ingredients
Thermo Fisher Scientific has introduced two bulk X-ray systems to help bulk ingredient suppliers meet brand owners’ demand for contaminant-free products.
Fresenius tightlipped on joint bid for Danone medical nutrition business
Fresenius is staying tightlipped on reports it and Permira, a European private equity firm, have teamed up in an attempt to acquire Danone's medical nutrition business.
Danish Crown reports satisfactory results despite Russian ban
Danish Crown has seen revenue slip slightly on last year’s figures in its latest financial statement, from DKK 58,164m (€7,824m) in 2012/13 to DKK 58,029m for the current financial year.