Irish salmonella strain similar to UK outbreak
Irish food officials have said a spate of salmonella illnesses resulting in one death and ten illnesses is similar to the UK outbreak linked to importation of tainted eggs from Spain.
Archives for December 22, 2009
Health Canada proposes enzyme use to counter acrylamide
Health Canada has asked for comments on its proposal that asparaginase enzymes could be used to combat the suspected carcinogen acrylamide in food.
Wind up or down? 2009 welcomes relaxation drinks
Consumers in 2009 were greeted with a swathe of new drinks to help them enjoy a night in, as much as a night out, according to Mintel figures.
Brits choose food as preferred little luxury: Survey
A third of British people buy food and beverage items as their favourite ‘little luxuries’ – while the Dutch are most likely to shun luxury products altogether, according to a global survey from Synovate.
Electronic nose sniffs out food aroma quality
Reliable electronic noses capable of consistently detecting different food aromas moved a step closer recently with the invention of a new statistical methodology by Spanish researchers.
EU clears Marfrig takeover of Seara
Chicken processors in the UK and Netherlands will not face unfair competition by Marfrig’s takeover Seara, said the European Commission as it cleared the deal.
Recession fails to stop organic food growth
Organic food sales in much of Europe have held up in the recession, bucking fears that the price premium would put off consumers, according to Organic Monitor.