Offspring burdened by mother’s unhealthy diet, mice study suggests
Mothers who consume a diet high in fat and sugar risk passing on a number of metabolic problems to next generations, even if their offspring follow a healthy diet.
Archives for June 19, 2016
'Breakfast biscuits no healthier than Coco Pops' - the industry responds
Belvita owner Mondelēz International has said a UK study claiming breakfast biscuits may be “no healthier for you than a bowl of Kellogg’s Coco Pops” has ignored the full nutritional profile of its products.
Rise in multi-sensory packaging in the food and drink sector
Apart from the visual, the role of the senses tends to be underplayed and underexploited in food and drink packaging, as Paul Gander sniffs out.
Mycoprotein reduces hunger and diabetes risk in overweight people
Eating mycoprotein could reduce appetite and risk of diabetes in overweight people, new research suggests.
Over one million cattle protected from killer diseases
Beef producers in Uganda’s Karamoja region have benefited from a livestock vaccination plan, spearheaded by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
Low levels of STEC found in Swedish beef
Only 2% of domestic beef samples contained Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC), according to tests in Sweden.
Draft legislation on tightening food checks agreed in EU
Draft plans to tighten up official controls along the food chain have been informally agreed in Europe.
Meat firm fined €16,000 for fake beef labelling
Ireland's Keelaghan Wholesale Meats has been fined €16,000 for falsely declaring beef imported from Poland, Lithuania and Germany was of Irish origin.
Guest Article
Navigating complex global rules for soft drinks
For soft drink and fruit juice manufacturers looking to expand into new geographies, understanding global regulations is vital. However, this is no mean feat.
Endocrine disruptor standards could damage livestock feed
The European Commission’s release of scientific criteria to identify endocrine disrupting (hormone-changing) chemicals in pesticides and biocides could impact livestock feed supply, warns Copa-Cogeca.
Food Standards Scotland unveils food safety campaign
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has launched a Summer BBQ food safety campaign to tackle Campylobacter.
Butler serves up efficiency with SP1 machine
US equipment manufacturer Butler Automatic has launched a plastic film splicer, which the company claims can 'drastically' increase throughput.
Romania to require supermarkets to sell 51% local food
Romania is set to pass a law requiring supermarkets to sell a minimum of 51% local food, including dairy, bakery and meat products - but will the protectionist law get past the European Commission?