Seward tech used in FSA Campylobacter survey
Seward has revealed how its Stomacher technology was used to prepare samples for the UK Food Standard Agency’s (FSA)’s survey which found 73% of chickens tested positive for Campylobacter.
Archives for February 27, 2015
French colour-coded nutrition labels hailed as ‘antidote to food marketing’
Consumer watchdog Que Choisir has urged the French government to adopt colour-coded front-of-pack nutrition labelling as “an antidote to food marketing” following a study backing its efficacy.
Skipping breakfast may lead to diabetes and heart disease
Skipping breakfast may typically be associated with obesity but a recent study on young women suggested it could also lead to an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
Breakfast is key for diabetics
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day for people with type 2 diabetes, an international study has claimed.
Polish consolidation
200 layoffs: Mondelēz to streamline Irish choc plants and shut gumbase factory
Mondelēz International plans to close its Tallaght chewing gum ingredient factory and will restructure chocolate production in Ireland, resulting in around 200 job cuts.
Red meat warning for people with kidney disease
A diet high in red meat could increase the risks of further health problems for people with kidney disease, say researchers.
Enzymotec brings breast milk composition research under one 'umbrella'
Enzymotec has initiated a project to increase its understanding of the factors that affect the composition of breast milk.
Russia sees unprecedented fall in meat imports
Despite trade agreements with new suppliers, imports of meat to Russia dropped fivefold in January, according to official statistics. The report, from the Russian Business Consulting Agency, said the main reason for this was the devaluation of the ruble,...
WHO/Europe offers lab training to Uzbekistan
Laboratory training sessions have been held in Uzbekistan by WHO/Europe.
Sweden to make keyhole “cooler” for consumers
Sweden’s National Food Agency (NFA) said that it is set to undergo an image makeover to make keyhole nutrition labelling “cooler” for its citizens.