German firm launches oxygen analyser to help meat quality
Gas technology manufacturer Witt has launched an analyser that can measure trace oxygen levels, helping meat processors and other food producers to maximise shelf-life and minimise waste.
Archives for February 16, 2017
Good time to push sustainability schemes
Can voluntary certification schemes really play a “crucial role” in the food sector's progress towards 2030 Sustainable Development Goals? Maybe, but they have to keep up with the pioneers, says David Burrows.
Excess milk intake may shorten life span in women, researchers claim
Drinking milk to excess may be detrimental to health and could even shorten life span in women, according to Swedish researchers.
Coca-Cola HBC reports good growth led by Nigeria and Romania
Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company (HBC), a bottler of The Coca-Cola Company, has reported its financial results for the full year ended 31, December 2016.
Polish meat business lifts sales as cash injection looms
Poland’s meat processor Gzella Poland sp. z o.o. increased its year-on-year sales by 40% in 2016 with the business eyeing expansion as ABP Food mulls investment in the high-flying firm.
Registrar Corp: FDA removes ‘thousands’ of facility registrations from database
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has removed ‘thousands’ of facility registrations from its database, according to Registrar Corp.
Voluntary certification schemes essential to meet SDG targets, say WWF & ISEAL
Voluntary sustainability standards covering everything from palm oil to fish and tea to sugar will play a significant role in helping food businesses meet the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), according to a new analysis by WWF and...
Swedish food agency issues guidance on free-range egg labelling
The Swedish National Food Agency has said that the labelling of free-range eggs could be compromised by bird flu, causing free-range eggs to now be labelled as 'free-range inside'.
Neogen improves colony colours in chromogenic media
Lab M has developed a chromogenic media that can simultaneously detect Salmonella strains while inhibiting or minimizing other organisms.
Nestlé baby biscuits exceed EU benchmark levels for acrylamide: French survey
Nestlé biscuits for toddlers contain acrylamide levels over the European benchmark levels and seven times greater than similar products with the lowest concentration, a French market survey has found.