Neogen ANSR test targets Listeria monocytogenes
Neogen Corporation has developed a test to detect Listeria monocytogenes based on customer demand and natural progression from previous assays.
Archives for February 20, 2015
Lithuania to resume pork exports to Ukraine
Lithuania plans to resume supplies of pork to Ukraine in the months ahead, according to a statement from the country’s officials. Supplies have been banned since last year, following a series of outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) in the Baltic States.
French dairy Danone forecasts 'difficult and unstable' year ahead
With economic conditions expected to "remain difficult and unstable" in 2015, Danone has forecast organic sales growth of no more than 5% for the year ahead.
Election 2015
Food to be highlighted ahead of election
A nationwide campaign to highlight the contribution of food and farming to British national life and the economy, ahead of the general election will be launched by the National Farmers Union (NFU) next week.
Mars bar goes Fairtrade in UK under new sourcing program
Mars bars in the UK and Ireland will use Fairtrade cocoa under the certification body’s new Cocoa Sourcing Program.
Amaranth seeds may help cardiovascular health and diabetes
Amaranth seeds may help prevent coronary disease, lower cholesterol and manage diabetes, according to a scientific review.
Ugandan farmers set to sue land-grabbing palm oil venture
A joint venture between palm oil giant Wilmar International and the UN International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is set to be taken to court as Ugandan farmers seek damages for land they say was grabbed in 2011.
Industry accused of targeting kids to build brand loyalty
Food and drink companies have a financial interest in selling products to children to create loyal customers for life, claim researchers.
WHO unveils nutrient profiling to restrict marketing to kids
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has unveiled its nutrient profiling tool to restrict the marketing of unhealthy foods and drinks to children.