E. coli O157:H7 PCR assay validated by AFNOR
A Thermo Scientific assay to detect E. coli O157:H7 has been granted a NF VALIDATION certificate by AFNOR Certification.
Archives for January 19, 2016
Bulgarian controls for FNAO subject of FVO audit
The Food and Veterinary Office (FVO) has looked at primary production in Bulgaria as part of a series of audits prompted by the number of outbreaks and RASFF notifications.
US private equity firm takes over Polish meat processor
US private equity firm Highlander Partners has acquired a 60% stake in Polish meat processor QFG.
Sweden identifies focus areas for safe food
Sweden has identified four key areas between all authorities involved in the food chain to ensure safe products.
'Green food': Euromonitor's top consumer food trend for 2016
How can 'Big Food' become synonymous with sustainability in 2016?
One of 2016’s biggest food industry trends will be the switch to sustainable, says Euromonitor, affecting everything from invisible ingredients to finished products, business acquisitions to public policy – but in consumers' eyes can 'Big Food' really...
Gut microbe damage from low-fibre diets may be inherited - and irreversible
Adopting a high-fibre diet may not only benefit the microbial profile of the person consuming the diet but also their future children, according to a study in Nature.