Antioxidants could help reduce heart disease risk in haemodialysis patients
Greater antioxidant and B-vitamin intake could lower the risk of heart disease in haemodialysis patients, according to an Iranian study.
Archives for October 23, 2017
UK latest to sign up to Dairy Declaration
The UK dairy industry has become the latest country to endorse a declaration to promote the sustainability of dairy systems worldwide.
Industry divided over traffic light labelling in Europe
The European food sector is divided over the benefits of introducing a traffic light labelling scheme throughout Europe.
Pressure mounts for European glyphosate ban
Calls to ban glyphosate are gaining steam in Europe ahead of a vote on whether to renew the controversial weed killer’s licence this week.
Should ‘precision breeding’ biotech be included in GMO regulation?
Developments in genetic coding techniques open the doorway to crops that produce higher yields or have positive characteristics, such as drought or pest resistance. The EU regulates the cultivation and use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in food...
What’s holding back the growth of organic pulses in Europe?
The UK saw the first commercial crop of organic lentils going on sale last month, in news that highlights how far they’ve fallen in the pecking order of plant-based crops grown for food.
Organic and non-GMO additives: Should you pay the premium?
Suppliers are increasingly offering certified organic or non-GMO additives. But why should manufacturers pay the premium for 'invisible' ingredients?
‘Floating food’ joins gels, foams and fogs as industry innovation at its best
‘Floating food’ that delivers more intense sweet, bitter and umami flavours via ultrasound could be the start of a culinary trend that sends combinations of food items directly to consumers’ taste buds.
EU plans to regulate trade won't improve producers’ incomes, meat retailers claim
Meat and livestock producers in the European Union (EU), especially smaller farmers, will be watching Brussels closely early next year, now that EU agriculture and rural development commissioner Phil Hogan has promised to protect them against the market...
Groups urge update to EU irradiation rules
The European Commission has been urged to revise legislation related to irradiation of food and ingredients.
HRL Holdings to enter food/agri testing market
HRL Holdings is to acquire Analytica Laboratories for NZ$30m to enter the environmental and food/agriculture testing market.
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SafeTraces secures funding to accelerate product development
SafeTraces has completed a $6.5m Series A financing round to expand its sales efforts and accelerate product development.
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PRIMUS to distribute Astell products in North America
PRIMUS Sterilizer Company has partnered with Astell Scientific to become its North American distributor for the range of cylindrical autoclaves.