Need to minimize risks has spurred sample prep and testing - Intertek
The need to minimize health risks posed by harmful substances in medicines or foods has spurred sample preparation and testing, according to Intertek.
Archives for February 26, 2016
US-EU free trade negotiations enter crucial stage
The US and the European Union have entered into a twelfth round of negotiations in Brussels over establishing non-tariff trade for a number of choice products, including processed meats.
EU olive oil producers unhappy with Parliament's show of solidarity for Tunisia
Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) have backed plans to allow an extra 70,000 tonnes of duty-free Tunisian olive oil into the EU to help Tunisia's country – but it has been met with opposition from European producers despite safeguards aimed at...
Mars recall
Mars Chocolate’s recall ‘could cost millions’
Mars Chocolate’s recall of Mars and Snickers bars in up to 55 countries could cost millions of pounds, warns legal firm Roythornes.
Change is COOL: Online petition for meat origin labelling gains momentum in France
Nearly 8000 French consumers have signed a petition on Change.org calling for mandatory country of origin labelling for processed meat products.
Eat less meat to meet EU climate targets, study says
Technological advancements and dietary changes have been targeted to meet EU climate targets that require deep cuts in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, a study has identified.
For Frutarom, small is beautiful when looking at acquisition targets
In US basketball lingo they call it playing small ball. Frutarom, which supplies flavors, fragrances and dietary supplement ingredients, has grown to one of the world’s largest companies in the category by acquiring many of the smallest firms.
RGF upgrades surface sanitation tunnel and targets wider market reach
RGF Environmental Group has upgraded its patented PHI Food Surface Sanitation Tunnel treatment system and said it is looking to branch out into other markets.
Research round-up: The role of INNUENDO and is Listeria afraid of light?
Research is where it all begins for most fields and it can be true for food safety as well. A lot of what we have today spent some time at this stage before mass acceptance. FQN highlights some recent examples.
Non-alcoholic and low alcohol beers: Opportunities and challenges
Non-alcoholic and low alcohol beers only account for a small proportion of the global beer market. However, these categories are showing stronger growth than the overall beer market, according to figures from Canadean.