Lab M reacts to changing industry preferred testing methods
Lab M has said it is important to listen and respond to industry changes as it launched its MMGA pre-poured plate.
Archives for August 11, 2016
World Steak Challenge enters crucial period
There is less than one month left to enter the World Steak Challenge – a competition to find and reward the greatest sirloin steaks in the world.
EU chemical industry association blasts hormone chemical guidance
The European Commission’s proposed criteria on how to identify hormone-changing (endocrine-disrupting) chemicals in pesticides and biocides are insufficient for regulatory use, according to the European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic).
Filling a €3.4bn deficit: UK research post Brexit
The European Commission has said it is business as usual for UK researcher’s access to EU funding until official Brexit moves are made. Yet concerns persist as reports emerge of Brits already being dropped from EU projects and as long-term plans to plug...
JBS profits rise but headwind intensifies
Brazilian meat business JBS posted increased net revenue for the second quarter of 2016, but said it faced “significant cost increases” in raw materials, particularly in Brazil.
EU Commission raises concerns over Dow DuPont merger
The European Commission says it has opened an investigation to see if the proposed merger of Dow and DuPont is in line with the EU Merger Regulation.
Why do people binge eat? Researchers find way to ‘turn off’ behaviour
The neurological basis of why people binge eat has become slightly clearer as a study has identified specific neural pathways that can inhibit this eating practice.
Russia: massive virus outbreak shakes pig industry
Russia has been rocked by several outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) in the first two weeks of August, the country’s veterinary body Rosselkhoznadzor has claimed.
Warburtons and Cigi partner to develop new pulse flour-based baked goods
Top-selling UK bread brand Warburtons has partnered with the Canadian International Grains Institute (Cigi) in a research project designed to increase the use of pulse-based flours.
Food reject snack business eyes new product development with seed funds
UK food waste-based snack company Snact plans to expand its product range with funds from its seed round.
Nanotechnology shows promise in overcoming fortification challenges
Nanotechnology used to encase a bioactive ingredient within a food grade carrier may provide a solution in reducing fortification difficulties and provide healthier functional foods, a study has found.
Social media could get Brits to eat their fruit and veg – Euromonitor
Social media is the way to get UK shoppers to eat their fruit and veg, according to Euromonitor.
Thermo gets AOAC backing for STEC detection workflow
Thermo Fisher Scientific has received AOAC-RI Performance Tested Methods certification for its STEC detection workflow.