International butchers gather Down Under for World Butchers’ Challenge
Butchery teams from New Zealand, Australia, Great Britain and France are congregating to compete in the first World Butchers’ Challenge to see who is a cut above the rest.
Archives for September 1, 2016
Milk sample falsification cases decreasing - SFVS
Cases of milk sample falsification have decreased by more than ten times compared to 2012, according to Lithuanian data.
Kids copycatting parents’ drink habits is heightened for fizzy drinks
Young children are almost three times as likely to consume fizzy drinks if their parents frequently do, according to research carried out by the UK-based Natural Hydration Council.
Commission stands firm on tax crackdown following US threat of retaliation
The European Commission is standing firm on its EU-wide investigation into member state tax schemes, despite a threat of retaliation from the US government.
Finland's Paulig acquires majority stake in vegetarian 'pulled oats' start-up
Finnish start-up Gold&Green Foods is set to bring its 'pulled oats' - a patent-protected, plant-based protein - to international markets following a 51% acquisition by Paulig Group.
Competition Commission of Pakistan slams meat industry
The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has recommended public-private partnership to run the government slaughterhouses following a critical report into the country’s meat industry.
Research round-up: Campylobacter, S. aureus and Listeria control
We have been busy again collecting a selection of recent research relevant to food safety and quality control which you can find below.
Agilent: 'It’s not just about analytical performance anymore. It’s about making GC easier'
Agilent Technologies has added to its line of gas chromatographs saying it makes complex technology easy to use.
Peak Scientific unveils bench-top nitrogen gas generator
Peak Scientific has launched a bench-top nitrogen gas generator system.
Anaphylaxis Campaign annual conference 19 September, London
Validated cleaning and judging risk in allergen control
Common sense and experience play a role in allergen control, according to a consultant.
Thermal imaging technology: What can it do for the dairy industry?
Swedish company Agricam has developed a thermal-imaging based product, AgriCam CaDDi Mastitis, which can directly detect the potential signs of mastitis when the disease is still in its infancy.
Alternate day fasting may be as effective as traditional diets for weight loss
Skipping food every other day is safe and may be as effective for weight loss as traditional calorie-restricted diets, say US researchers.