More than 70% of chickens contaminated with Campylobacter - FSA
Almost three-quarters of chickens tested positive for Campylobacter, according to a year-long study by the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA).
Archives for May 27, 2015
Tate & Lyle profits plunge amid restructuring
Tate & Lyle has reported a 30% drop in pre-tax profits, as it undergoes a major restructuring project.
Clostridium spores subject of IFR research
Understanding how clostridia bacteria emerge from spores, germinate and go on to produce the toxin responsible for botulism has taken a step forward thanks to scientists from the Institute of Food Research (IFR).
Cooperate with competitors to remove reformulation risk, say experts
Food companies need to come together and form 'ethical cartels' for successful reformulation, according to three food industry experts.
Friend or foe: What is the evidence on zero-calorie sweeteners and obesity?
While swapping out calorific sugars for a zero-calorie sweetener may seem like a common sense public health policy, some recent reports have suggested that the reverse may be true. We take a look at the evidence and arguments for both sides of the story.
Investment expected for Ghanaian poultry industry
The Ghanaian government is to deliver on its promise plough GH¢39m (£6.1m) into its poultry industry, to help create jobs and stimulate growth in the sector, said Deputy Minister of Food and Agriculture Dr Hanna Louisa Bisiw.
Higher fibre intake could cut diabetes risk
New research data, coupled with a fresh meta-analysis of previous studies, has added to evidence that increasing dietary fibre reduces the risk of developing diabetes.
Sweden to expand mandatory vitamin D fortification
The Swedish National Food Agency (NFA) has proposed an extension of the products subject to mandatory vitamin D fortification.