EU silent on Brazil horsemeat ban
The EU has remained silent on whether it will ban Brazilian exports of horsemeat destined for Europe, following evidence of animal abuse in the supply chain.
Archives for March 7, 2016
Could a novel UV technology help battle vitamin D deficiency?
With the spotlight on vitamin D in many European countries, one company says its recently approved novel UV milk treatment could be a way to tackle deficiency.
EU court awards EFSA right to publish suppressed pesticide opinion
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has republished findings on the pesticide diflubenzuron after the European Court of Justice (ECJ) reversed a decision that found in favour of Chemtura.
Introduce allergic-inducing foods to infants to build up tolerance, study believes
Introducing a broader range of foods at an early age may help infants that were breast-fed to build up tolerance to common food allergens such as peanut or egg, a British study has concluded.
Sprout producer shut due to food safety violations
A Virginia sprout producer has been shut down after a history of food safety violations.
Arla to close Essex dairy, threatening 200 jobs
Arla Foods, the farmer-owned dairy company, plans to close the fresh milk processing production facility at its Hatfield Peverel dairy in Essex, with the loss, or relocation, of up to 200 jobs.
Food crime raids jump 10% amid budget cut fears
A crackdown on food and drink crime by local councils has seen raids rise by 10% over the past three years, but fears remain that budget cuts compromise safety and authenticity, warns commercial law firm EMW.
Ferrero is top food firm for deforestation-free palm oil: Greenpeace
Ferrero comes out top for its commitment to deforestation-free palm oil with Nestlé close behind - but other companies are simply failing, warns a Greenpeace report which ranks firms for their sustainable palm oil supply chains.
dispatches from GFSC 2016 in Berlin
Quality data must be brought back down to factory floor – Tetra Pak
Collecting data on quality processes is beneficial but the next step is transferring that to the factory floor to make a difference, according to the food safety manager at Tetra Pak.
Kalle brings casings innovations to IFFA
German-based meat casings company Kalle is to present a number of new value-added sausage casings at IFFA 2016, taking place in Frankfurt from 7-12 May.
Awareness of state organic logo is 100%, says Danish government
Danish demand for organic food is booming and awareness of the state-controlled logo has never been higher, according to a recent survey.
The future of biofortification: Democratic, patent free and multidisciplinary
The biofortification movement has succeeded in bringing the nutrition and agriculture communities under one roof – but there is more to be done to democratise the results of these efforts, says the director of international NGO HarvestPlus.