Post-Brexit options for UK assessed
The UK’s vote last week (23 June) to quit the European Union (EU) creates deep uncertainty over the shape of future meat and livestock regulations in Britain.
Archives for June 27, 2016
Tyrrells investing in Australian factory to expand brand in APAC markets
UK snacks supplier Tyrrells is investing in Yarra Valley Snack Foods – the Australian business it acquired last year – as it looks to expand the Tyrrells brand in the Australian and Asia Pacific markets.
Brexit Briefings: Interview
What are Britain's post-Brexit options and how will it impact industry?
Rising food prices, watered-down safety standards, food law dictated by big businesses and a disastrous impact on public health. Professor in food policy Tim Lang looks at the options of a post-Brexit UK but sees little light at the end of the channel...
Findings that teenagers drink sports drinks 'socially' prompts call for tighter regulation
About 90% of teenagers drink sports drinks for the 'nice taste' not the intended functional purpose, which is needlessly increasing their risk of obesity and tooth erosion, according to a study from the Cardiff University School of Dentistry.
Codex agrees on Salmonella and parasite control guidelines
Guidelines for the control of Salmonella in beef and pork and on hygiene to control foodborne parasites were among the decisions taken during the first day of the Codex Alimentarius Commission meeting.
BREXIT
Brexit: ‘Scotland open for business’ with Europe
Scotland is open for business and will continue working with colleagues across Europe, Scottish rural economy secretary Fergus Ewing has said.
Atria pumps millions into Lagerbergs brand
Finnish meat processor Atria plans to invest significantly in Lagerbergs to boost production and implement sweeping improvements to the company it acquired in April.
Farm body calls for emergency aid
European farming group Copa-Cogeca has called on EU farm ministers to make more cash available to embattled livestock traders struggling to make ends meet.
Brownies made with 40% chickpeas? That's Pure Genius...
Pure Genius brownies are moist, indulgent and satisfying. They also happen to contain 40% chickpeas (garbanzo beans are the #1 ingredient), flaxseed and oats, and half the calories of a regular brownie, coupled with a meaningful amount of fiber and protein.
South Asia radius
Doubled Indian tomato prices deliver surge in puree and ketchup
Demand for tomato puree and ketchup has surged by 40% in just the last month due to surging prices and a trend towards easier-to-cook meals.
Salad link in UK E. coli illnesses
Salad has been linked to 32 cases of E. coli O157 infection in the UK, according to Public Health England (PHE).
Giant commodity carbon footprints show more action is needed
Rice, soy, corn, wheat and palm oil are the “new frontier” of climate action, said Oxfam this week, as it published new data detailing the “massive” environmental impact of the world’s major commodities.
Extreme volatility hurts US beef industry
Week-to-week volatility in the US beef sector has caused more difficulty for the industry than sharp price declines, Rabobank has claimed.
Aspartame-sweetened Diet Pepsi to return as 'classic' sub-brand
Old Diet Pepsi recipe to return in the fall as 'classic' sub-brand: A savvy move or is Pepsi rearranging deckchairs on the Titanic?
Aspartame, said PepsiCo in April 2015, “is the #1 reason why US consumers say they are drinking less diet cola, so we’re confident that with this change [to sucralose], consumers will come back into the Diet Pepsi franchise.” Today, with sales continuing...
Vitamin Shoppe rolls out new pea protein chips by i won! nationwide
With 20 grams of pea protein a pack, i won! chips are poised to sweep a nation of consumers lured by a plant-based diet and an active lifestyle.
Nestlé appoints new CEO
Food giant Nestlé has appointed Ulf Mark Schneider as its new CEO, effective from the start of next year.
FireflySci responds to demand for cells in high-end machines
FireflySci has expanded its Agilent flow cell line products for high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) machines.
Boost for Sri Lankan cinnamon industry
A joint project is helping cinnamon producers in Sri Lanka meet food safety and hygiene standards to boost export opportunities.
Gut health and activity benefits from food’s short stay in the gut
Food that travels faster through the gut results in bacteria producing less harmful by-products in the digestive system, resulting in a healthier gut environment, according to a study.
Iran: Healthy eating good for mental health; B vits, omega-3s highlighted
Mirroring western research, the first major Middle Eastern study investigating the link between diet and mental health finds that healthy eating is associated with a lower risk of anxiety and depression.
Soy firm shut due to alleged food safety violations
A soy distribution company has been ordered to cease manufacturing and distribution until it comes into compliance with food safety laws.