European outcry over ‘discriminatory’ Polish retail tax
A new Polish retail tax has angered European commerce heads who brand the decision “discriminatory” against foreign businesses.
Archives for July 11, 2016
Put the sugar tax on hold after Brexit, says FDF
Industry group, the Food and Drink Federation, has called for the UK's sugar tax to be put on hold due to the economic fragility of the post-Brexit environment - but campaigners have slammed it as opportunistic.
Eat eight fruit & vegetable portions to feel happier, study says
Increasing fruit and vegetable intake to eight-a-day can make people happier, according to new research that challenges current European nutritional recommendations.
Readers' survey results
What does Brexit mean for your business? It means one third may now relocate outside of the UK
The results are in: We asked FoodNavigator readers what Brexit means for them and their business. Nearly 300 responded - and almost one third said they are now considering relocating their business outside of the UK.
Brexit may force EFSA to change its 'nationality balance' policy
In 2015 a total of 177 experts of UK nationality contributed to the work of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), leaving some to question what an impending Brexit will mean for this talent pool.
Chinese pork consumers set to suffer
The global upswing in pork prices is bad news for Chinese consumers who will have to pay record prices for pig meat this year, claims Rabobank.
Ukraine sees strong rise in poultry exports
Ukrainian poultry producers have substantially increased exports of poultry this year despite facing several challenges, according to the Union of Poultry Farmers.
Spoilage bacteria grow faster than pathogenic organisms, finds EFSA analysis
Spoilage bacteria grow faster than pathogenic bacteria in fresh beef, pork, lamb and poultry under the same conditions, according to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
Baltic states call for help on Russian food crisis
A string of European countries have called for targeted measures to alleviate the impact of Russia’s import ban on EU agricultural exports, including meat.
South Africa sets out sugar tax plans
South Africa’s National Treasury has published proposals for a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages, and is inviting comment on the plans.
USDA-FSIS to share data from slaughter and processing facilities
Food safety data specific to slaughter and processing facilities is to be shared online by the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA-FSIS).