FDF, BRC back ‘coordinated’ approach to sugar reduction
Industry bodies representing the UK’s food and drink sector are backing a “coordinated” drive to reduce the amount of sugar in products.
Archives for August 15, 2017
Almost 150 sick by Salmonella from papayas
Three more states have illnesses as part of an outbreak of Salmonella linked to Maradol papayas from a Mexican farm.
Food industry gives cautious reception to UK-EU customs plan
The UK government’s approach for an interim Customs Union to protect business from a 'cliff edge' post-Brexit has been given a warm, if cautious, reception from food industry representatives.
Danone pressured to strengthen margins as activists strike
French dairy giant Danone has become the latest European target of activist investors, with New York hedge fund Corvex Management taking a €340m stake in the group.
Validactor looks to combat counterfeiting
No company should be left without the possibility to prove its products are safe and original, according to one of the co-founders of Validactor.
Zoonoses more sensitive to climate than solely human or animal pathogens
The impact of climate change on emergence and spread of infectious diseases could be greater than previously thought, according to University of Liverpool research.
Swiss start-up’s insect-derived food intent on overcoming consumer bugbear
Swiss start-up Essento will make its range of insect burgers and meatballs available in supermarkets after a recent shake-up of the country’s food safety laws.
CO2 rises could plunge millions into protein deficiency
Researchers claim that almost 150 million people (1.57% of the world’s population) may be placed at risk of protein deficiency by 2050 if levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere continue to rise.