WGS an effective technology during listeriosis outbreak investigations - study
The long incubation period of Listeria makes Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) an effective technology to use during outbreak investigations, according to a study.
Archives for July 4, 2016
Konspol to invest in international meat plants
Polish poultry meat processor Konspol plans to channel up to €57m (PLN 250m) into building a number of foreign meat processing facilities.
IPOP disbands: A step backwards for sustainable palm oil in Indonesia?
After less than two years in existence, the Indonesian Palm Oil Pledge has disbanded to the dismay of environmentalists who say its member companies were bullied by the Indonesian government into adopting weaker standards.
EU and Russia still at loggerheads over ASF
African Swine Fever (ASF) cases continue to be reported in eastern Europe, making it tough for an agreement to be reached between Moscow and Brussels on lifting trade controls.
Putin cuts VAT on breeding cattle and poultry in Russia
Russian president Vladimir Putin is to abolish the 10% VAT rate on breeding cattle and poultry, as well as breeding material, until January 2021.
EFSA could recommend values for added sugar following Nordic request
Announced last week, details of the five Nordic countries’ request that the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) looks at recommending reference values for added sugar in food and drink have been published online.
Chr. Hansen posts more ‘modest’ results for EU human health
Danish probiotic supplier Chr. Hansen has reported more modest growth within EU human health and nutrition, saying its success and failure hinges on that of probiotic launches on shelf.
FSA looks at fewer audits for certain FBOs
A change to the frequency of audits is being considered by the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA).
NGOs call for soy, palm oil and beef deforestation laws
NGOs have urged the EU to expand regulations that curb deforestation beyond timber to encompass commodities like soy, palm oil and beef.
Eating pasta could make you slimmer, claim Italian scientists
When eaten as part of a Mediterranean diet full of vegetables and olive oil, pasta is associated with a small decrease in Body Mass Index (BMI) and waistline size, Italian researchers have found.
Synbiosis unveils automated sample blender
Synbiosis has launched an automated sample blender for food microbiologists.
All you need to know about Britain's Brussels blow
A dummies' guide to Brexit
Confused about all this talk about Brexit in that far-away rainy country of crumpets and Beatles? Not quite sure who Nigel Farage is? (Lucky you.) Well we’re here to guide you through it. Disclaimer: I am British and voted Remain.