PFGE problems highlighted by WGS performance
WGS has shown the limited discrimination and occasional lack of accuracy of PFGE, according to researchers.
Archives for July 4, 2017
World Steak Challenge: how social media reacted
ABP Poland, a subsidiary of Ireland-based ABP Food Group, has been crowned winner of World Steak Challenge 2017 – and social media responded with a flurry of jubilation.
Romanian poultry meat producer creates 470 jobs
Romanian poultry meat producer Safir plans to create 470 new jobs at its facilities in the Vaslui municipality, in Romania’s eastern region.
Rising expectations: Health and nutrition drive ‘strong’ Q3 for Chr Hansen
Probiotic and natural colours player Chr Hansen reported a 10% growth in organic revenue in the first nine months, leading the company to slightly raise full year expectations.
Nestlé pledges to cut sugar by 10% in UK breakfast cereals
Cereal Partners Worldwide, a joint venture between General Mills and Nestlé, has announced it will further reduce the sugar content in its Nestlé-branded cereals in the UK over the next year.
World Steak Challenge 2017 winner unveiled
A Polish steak has been crowned the winner of the World Steak Challenge 2017.
Unknown faces: Who are the farmers behind your cocoa and palm?
Confectionery companies should collectively push suppliers to make traceability the norm rather than a premium service, as it is the only way to guarantee sustainable cocoa and palm oil, says The Forest Trust.
ADM finalises Chamtor deal
Agri-food giant Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) has confirmed the acquisition of French sweetener and starch producer Chamtor for an undisclosed fee.
Strategic partnership: Unilever sells Dutch facility to Zwanenberg
Unilever says a new strategic partnership with Zwanenberg Food Group (ZFG) will see the firm buy a Dutch production facility, however the factory will continue to manufacture products for key Unilever brands including Unox, Knorr and Bertolli.
Eurofins’ Listeria tests backed by AOAC
Eurofins Scientific’s test kits for Listeria have received certification by AOAC.
More fruit and fish and less soda: A recipe for better colorectal health?
Load up on fish and fruit, and cut back on soft drinks for better colorectal health, finds ‘Med diet’ study.