Trichinella threat remains despite EU measures, say researchers
Trichinella remains a threat despite measures taken at a European level, according to the analysis of an outbreak in Belgium two years ago.
Archives for September 20, 2016
Horsemeat import controls tightened by Brussels
More stringent controls governing EU imports of horsemeat have been adopted by the European Commission, with the decision likely to hit Canadian and South American producers.
Dubai prepares to be home to world’s first global halal standard
The UAE is poised to unveil the world’s first international halal certification network as the Dubai-based International Halal Accreditation Forum drafts a set of bylaws that should come into operation later this year.
France powers up Sweden’s mobile abattoir
Rising demand for ethical and traceable protein has seen Sweden’s Hälsingestintan roll out its innovative mobile slaughter unit in France, heralding a new wave of meat production.
Making softer foods will be key focus for booming over-60s population
Food texture will become a growing consideration over the next 20 years with an estimated population of more than one billion people over the age of 60, a new paper suggests.
PMA and United Fresh target reduction in Listeria risk
Produce Marketing Association (PMA) and United Fresh Produce Association (United Fresh) have created a working group on Listeria monocytogenes (Lm).
General Mills Q1 2017 results
Snacks brands growth fails to offset overall General Mills sales slump
General Mills today said its first-quarter 2017 sales had failed to meet expectations – with growth in brands including Lärabar and Nature Valley failing to offset declines in other parts of the business.
What does sustainability mean to you?
Successful sustainability initiatives need to consider how farmers work and think, and involve co-operation between all parties, says SVZ International.
'Academics are not angels'
Bitter feud: Sweetener industry says review accusing it of bias is itself biased
The International Sweeteners Association (ISA) has rejected the findings of a review which found industry-funded research into artificial sweeteners to be skewed in favour of industry as “misleading and biased”.
Gulf ‘food gap’ widens as 90% of supplies are shipped from abroad
The Gulf imports nearly 90% of its food, according to a study into the food gap across the region.
Dubai’s Al Ghurair snags first F&B franchise brand
Fruit-based beverage retailer Smoothie King has expanded into the Gulf through a partnership with Dubai conglomerate Al Ghurair and opened of its first outlet in the region.
Advertising regulator rules against Alpro over paid-for tweets
Alpro did not make it clear enough that it had paid a British celebrity to post tweets about one of its products, the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has ruled.
Gulf countries breached Australian slaughter rules for Eid sacrifices
Australian livestock exporters have identified unapproved supply chains in use in the Middle East over the recent Eid al Adha festival of sacrifice.
Scientists make norovirus cultivation breakthrough
Scientists have succeeded in growing noroviruses in lab cultures which will help the development of procedures to prevent and treat infection.