Norovirus outbreak reported in France
Several cases of Norovirus (NoV) have been reported from eating oysters from a site in the South of France.
Archives for January 20, 2017
Salmonella outbreak linked to eggs appears to have ended – Dutch agencies
An EU-wide Salmonella outbreak linked to eggs appears to be over, according to Dutch authorities.
Boom and bust in the orange market: Brazil's crop plummets whilst Tunisia's reaches record high
As climate crisis decimates Brazil’s orange crop, Tunisia is graced with a record yield. How will the European market be affected and can the crises resolve one another?
Danish food giants and DTU researchers come together to solve the ‘ingredients paradox’
A centre for food ingredient research and innovation at Denmark's Technical University (DTU) set to open in September this year already counts Chr Hansen and Arla as partners, and will look to tackle the biggest issues industry faces.
Lower calorie sugar types may not make a difference to health: Rat study
Switching to a ‘healthier’ low calorie sugar may not lessen the risk of developing health conditions as trials comparing two common sugars found other factors involved in long-term health risks.
Peed piper: Urine fine to define dietary kind
Researchers in Britain have developed a urine test which can distinguish between different diets, potentially allowing a person’s health to be assessed more effectively than through food surveys.
World’s largest halal firm eyes stock market float
Brazilian meatpacker BRF plans to capitalise its new halal subsidiary OneFoods and may look to raise funds via a stock market flotation.
FSNS announces course schedule for food safety training
Food Safety Net Services (FSNS) has revealed its course schedule for food safety training for 2017.
More, please: Holland & Barrett sexes up London with ‘high concept’ store
Health products retailer Holland & Barrett opened its new flagship ‘More’ store on London’s Oxford Street, as the firm aims to make its stores “sexy” and widen its range of products.