DNA integrity ‘critical factor’ for approach in origin testing
Molecular biology approaches that target DNA are being increasingly used for geographical traceability due to their speed, accuracy and reliability, according to review.
Archives for November 17, 2016
Commission’s anticipated nano definition delayed
The European Commission’s much-anticipated definition of engineered nanomaterial has been pushed back, but is still expected this year.
Skilled labour is the food industry’s biggest resource challenge: Report
Forget water scarcity, climate change and rocketing energy bills, the resource shortage that’s got most in the food and drink industry worried is skilled labour, according to a global survey carried out by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU).
Germany's proposed animal welfare logo meets opposition
Germany's plan to introduce a voluntary animal welfare logo, starting with pork products, has been met with opposition from groups saying good animal husbandry should be mandatory for all meat and dairy products.
Study finds UK packaged food sales have declined steadily throughout past decade
Has UK packaged food gone past its sell-by date?
Packaged food sales in the UK have reached their lowest growth rate in a decade due to an increase in discounter stores, innovation fatigue, and an increase in eating out due to economic improvements, according to Euromonitor.
Fighting food waste with the right price discount
Selling wonky vegetables or a dented tin on tomatoes at a discount can help reduce food waste - but the price reduction must be aligned with the product and its flaw, say researchers.
BioMérieux launches automated system for DNA and RNA extraction
BioMérieux has launched a molecular biology platform for extraction of nucleic acids (DNA, RNA).
Certification and inspection firm to use FoodLogiQ platform
FoodLogiQ and WQS Food Verification have partnered to help companies respond to auditing and certification demands being driven by more regulatory and industry standards.
EU proposes tough laws to fight unfair trading practices
EU task force recommends new laws to combat unfair trading practices in the supply chain after coming under fire from farming body Copa-Cogeca.
Hungary hit with trade bans following bird flu outbreak
Seven non-EU member states and territories have banned Hungarian poultry imports after an outbreak of the avian influenza (AI) strain H5N8 at a Hungarian turkey farm in Békés.
Feature: Virtual reality
How virtual reality is helping create today's beverages
Virtual reality can be a bit of fun for consumers: offering bonus content via a 3D experience. But behind the scenes in the F&B industry, it has important roles to play in how our beverages are created and made.
Ukraine’s MHP posts $8m third-quarter loss
Ukraine’s grain and poultry giant MHP has reported a net loss of $8m for the third quarter of 2016 after a profit of $24m in the previous quarter.