German blood sausage wins protected status
A German blood sausage, popular for over 200 years, has been awarded Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status by the European Commission.
Archives for July 7, 2016
SLS to distribute Seward’s Insterprep sterile media
Seward has teamed up with Scientific Laboratory Supplies (SLS) as their primary distribution partner for Insterprep in the UK.
Subsidised food is cheaper but could make people unhealthier, according to study
Consumption of cheaper food made from subsidised ingredients has been linked to chronic cardiovascular risks in the US population, a study has shown.
Danone+WhiteWave reaction
Frost & Sullivan: ‘More dairy companies will expand into the dairy alternative category to offset flat liquid milk sales’
More dairy companies will look to expand into the dairy alternative category to offset flat liquid milk sales and take advantage of the +15% compound annual growth rate witnessed by the plant based dairy alternative category, says consulting and market...
EU caffeine claim ban
MEP caffeine vote 'disgraceful' victory of politics over science: Industry
Industry has lamented yesterday’s European Parliament plenary vote to block four caffeine claims, which otherwise seemed set to pass into EU law books after years of delay.
Outbreak and sporadic illnesses found to be similar
Similarities and differences between outbreak and sporadic cases across various characteristics have been assessed by a study.
Undeclared nanoparticles in four French foods triggers call for crackdown
Authorities are being urged to crackdown on undeclared nanoparticles in foods after lab tests revealed their presence in four products sold in France.
Seafood producer shut for HACCP violations
An Alabama-based seafood producer has been shut down for violating HACCP and GMP regulations.
Beneo sets out R&D priorities with €4.6m lab investment
German ingredients supplier Beneo and Belgian sugar producer Raffinerie Tirlemontoise have invested nearly €5m in research and development (R&D) at its Belgian laboratory facility.
Kids' 'healthy food' response and parents' influence overlooked in obesity prevention
A study by Cancer Research UK has found … wait for it … kids like sweets, crisps and fast food. The adverts for these products are also far too funny, addictive and tempting, so they should be banned before 9pm.