NSF International grows European capabilities
NSF International has acquired Erdmann Analytics to provide expanded testing capabilities in Europe.
Archives for January 20, 2015
Study suggesting salt intake is ‘less of a risk’ for the elderly is flawed, say experts
New research has suggested that salt intake is not linked to mortality or heart disease risk in older people, however experts have said the study flawed and the findings do not contradict current advice.
Unilever boosts profits despite weak emerging market growth
Unilever has reported a 5% increase in net profit during 2014, although growth was weak in emerging markets.
A glass of wine a day keeps heart failure away? Researchers link moderate alcohol intake to reduced risk
Consuming up to seven drinks a week could lower the risk of developing heart failure, according to a study published today in the European Heart Journal.
Beauty and that beast of a beverage market…Bella Berry targets UK launch
London-based startup Bella Berry tells BeverageDaily.com that it is negotiating with buyers with a view to launching the UK’s first mass market collagen-based ‘beauty drink’ by spring 2015.
South Africa hopes to regain export access for game and beef
South Africa is working to resume exports of game to the EU and beef exports to the Middle East, following a four-year ban.
HKScan facility approved for export to China
Finland’s HKScan Group has announced that its pork slaughtering facility in Forssa is to gain export certification from the Chinese food authorities, following successful inspections carried out last August.
Synbiosis system for mid-range colony counting
Synbiosis has introduced an automated colony counting and chromogenic identification system.
Food waste – the other side of the food security conversation?
It is not about judging companies on waste but joining the dots between businesses with surplus food and charities in need of donations, according to UK charity Plan Zheroes.
FAO chief urges ‘paradigm shift’ toward sustainable food
The whole world must make huge effort and investment to shift toward sustainable farming and food production, FAO director-general José Graziano da Silva has said.