Science skills should switch to social side of seafood sustainability, says paper
Calls for scientists to help tackle human rights violations in the seafood industry feature in a paper presented at the United Nations Oceans Conference in New York.
Archives for June 5, 2017
Deadline approaching for World Steak Challenge
Steak producers have less than a week to enter this year’s World Steak Challenge.
Spanish scientists roll out low gluten wheat alternative onto new markets
Tritordeum is a trademarked commercial brand developed from durum wheat (Triticum durum) and a wild barley (Hordeum chilense) that is being introduced into the UK and other countries around the world.
Appetite for buying British rises as brand values fall
The value of some Britain’s biggest brands have taken a “Brexit beating” that could leave them exposed to potential buyers.
Nanomaterial’s growth in food use reined in by health risks: Review
The use of organic and inorganic nanomaterials (INMs) in food applications is growing, a review concludes, yet its short history has not completely revealed the associated risks.
Some suppliers opt to pay fines rather than update systems - survey
Many merchants and suppliers are unable to provide the level of transparency demanded by consumers, according to a survey.
EU meat companies plan major Russian investment
Global meat players including Germany’s Tönnies and Denmark’s Idavang are planning to invest heavily in major Russian projects.
Hungarian law to require "distinctive warning" labels on foods with inferior ingredients
As Bulgaria's prime minister slams dual quality foods as 'apartheid', a draft law by Hungary would see warning labels on foods with a different ingredient composition outside the country, but experts say it's on shaky legal ground.
Anton Paar boosts presence in ‘vital’ Middle East market
Anton Paar has opened a Middle East Technical Centre to serve customers in the Middle East and Africa.
Meat and fish top JRC fraud round-up
Meat and fish dominated a monthly report on food fraud and authenticity by the Joint Research Centre (JRC).
Carnibona to axe 230 jobs and close Czech plant
Meat processor Carnibona Group plans to close its plant in Plzen, Czech Republic, lay off 230 employees and shift the facility’s production to another factory owned by the firm.