WHO/Europe offers lab training to Uzbekistan
Laboratory training sessions have been held in Uzbekistan by WHO/Europe.
Archives for February 27, 2015
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.
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,...
NutriFusion applies stabilization technology to protein powder and meal replacement ingredients
NutriFusion, a supplier of stabilized whole food fruit and vegetable powders, has entered the protein game with two products based on plant proteins.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Solazyme awarded ‘clear and complete’ victory in legal dispute with Roquette over aborted algae ingredients JV
Microalgae specialist Solazyme says it has secured a “clear and complete victory” over its former French business partner Roquette in a legal dispute over intellectual property rights following the 2013 collapse of their joint venture Solazyme Roquette...
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.
Growth in organic, raw, non-GMO and allergy-free products is outpacing rest of business
Sprouts Farmers Market CEO on online delivery: We haven’t found a model that works for us … yet
Sprouts Farmers Market is exploring online delivery options, but hasn’t found a model that works, yet, chief financial officer Amin Maredia said this week.