UAE ban for Croatian poultry as bird flu hits country
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has banned a number of live bird and poultry product imports from Croatia, following an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).
Archives for April 4, 2017
Part 1 of 6: Thermo Fisher Scientific series
Why versatility is vital for pesticide quantitation and screening workflows
European Union legislation restricts the levels of more than 1,000 pesticides in a wide range of fruit, vegetables and cereals.
Korea to seek permission to begin halal exports to UAE
The UAE will soon begin negotiations with South Korea over allowing produce with local halal certification to be recognised in the emirates.
Tulip refutes link with Danish Salmonella outbreak
Salmonella has sickened 18 people across Denmark linked to a frozen ready meal but the manufacturer has said it is not the source of the outbreak.
Russia joins United Nations team to fight antibiotic use in Asia
Russia has donated more than US$3m to address food safety and antimicrobial resistance in Central Asia, as part of a new United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) operation.
Small and 'healthy' weight gains before pregnancy could double diabetes risk: Study
Women who increase body weight by small amounts before pregnancy could have a doubled risk of developing gestational diabetes, even when BMI remains at a healthy level, a new study warns.
Low acceptance of insect-derived foods not all about taste: Study
An unwillingness to eat foods like insects may have more to do with food appropriateness than its actual taste as findings could have implications for consumer acceptance of other protein sources.
Looming GCC sugar tax could be expanded to include food
Companies will not shoulder the increased cost of a selective tax that could increase the price of soft drinks by half once it is introduced in six Gulf countries.
Almarai, ADM ‘preparing bid’ for Saudi milling monopoly sell-off
Almarai is rumoured to be among the companies in line to bid for Saudi Grains Organisation’s milling monopoly.
Haribo to downsize two production sites in France
Haribo will downsize 15% of its workforce in France as part of restructuring plans to improve competitiveness and to focus on its first manufacturing plant in the US.
Orkla needs more milk as pizza facility in Norway expands
Orkla is investing more than NOK 500m ($58.2m) in its pizza production facility in Stranda in western Norway.
Charm Sciences introduces colony counter
Charm Sciences has introduced a system that counts Peel Plate microbial test colonies, stores plate images, exports and archives data from Peel Plate microbial tests.
Zespri’s new Dubai office sees potential for Ramadan kiwifruit sales
A Maori cultural delegation has inaugurated kiwifruit exporter Zespri’s new office in Dubai, which will oversee the firm’s expansion in the Middle East and other developing markets.
No health risk from Brazil’s meat scandal, says envoy
The Brazilian government is taking urgent and comprehensive action to fight corruption and collusion between food inspectors and Brazil’s meat industry, an envoy to Brussels has told this site.
Higher prices and movement of manufacturing part of “huge” Brexit impact on food, predicts Rabobank
Border controls following Brexit will make EU food products up to 8% more expensive and could result in more products being manufactured in the UK, according to a new analysis by Rabobank.
SQFI launches edition 8 of SQF Code
The Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI) has launched version 8 of the SQF Code.
Chaucer Foods UK and Filippo Berio JV to launch Mediterranean crostini
Specialist bread products manufacturer Chaucer Foods UK has formed a partnership with olive oil brand Filippo Berio to develop the range of Filippo Berio Crostini.
Dispatches from GFSI 2017 in Houston
Trace One urges firms to focus on the basics
Transparency and traceability are important but first firms must get the basics right, according to Trace One.
FAO: Agriculture support more important than human aid in Syria
Syrian agricultural production “can and should be kick-started” after the huge damage it has endured during years of fighting.
Dispatches from Pittcon 2017
Different matrixes and tighter regulations driving triple quad MS demand - Thermo
Thermo Fisher has launched a Triple-Quadrupole Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry system that it says combines increased power with simplified operation.