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EU mulls appeal over WTO growth hormone decision

Screening chip could speed up pathogen detection in animals

Hybrid packaging designed for green benefits

GB Environmental acquires Kaiku for food focus

Rice bran offers health benefits over wheat flour

 
   
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Flavonoids shown to boost immunity of birds

Drinks makers to change packs or face sales ban

New GM rice can be stopped from spreading, say scientists

UK retailers urged to step up developing world suppliers

 
 

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EU mulls appeal over WTO growth hormone decision
The European Commission will consider appealing against this week's ruling by the World Trade Organisation (WTO) that condemns its ban on imports of meat containing growth hormones... Read


Screening chip could speed up pathogen detection in animals
A new screening chip designed to detect diseases in poultry and livestock could help limit supply problems and economic loss, which have been a considerable headache for meat processors in recent cases of disease... Read


Hybrid packaging designed for green benefits
New re-sealable packaging for beverages, designed as a hybrid between a bottle, can and pouch, offers processors both environmental and convenience benefits for their products, according to... Read


GB Environmental acquires Kaiku for food focus
Processing technology company GB Environmental has acquired rival Kaiku as part of company efforts to increase its market share in the food industry... Read


Rice bran offers health benefits over wheat flour
Using stabilised rice bran (SRB) in battered and fried products in place of wheat flour cuts fat, calories, sodium content and cost, according to new research... Read


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Nothing can escape your quality control.Press Release

Quality Control: X-ray inspection systems

Nothing can escape your quality control. The new Dyxim X-ray inspection systems can detect and eject stones, bone, metal, ceramics and high density plastics. Even when located directly beneath the cover, within a package bulge or against the container wall... Click Here

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Flavonoids shown to boost immunity of birds
Scientific findings directly linking flavonoid consumption to increased immunity in birds could pave the way for more research involving mice and humans, say German researchers... Read


Drinks makers to change packs or face sales ban
The manufacturers of 32 alcoholic drinks brands have been given four months to modify their packaging to encourage responsible drinking or face a possible UK-wide sales ban, according to drinks watchdog the Portman... Read


New GM rice can be stopped from spreading, say scientists
Genetically modified rice that can be killed if it accidentally spreads to conventional fields has been developed by a team of Chinese scientists... Read


UK retailers urged to step up developing world suppliers
UK supermarkets are being urged to ignore the controversial issue of 'food miles' when it comes to supporting developing world farmers... Read

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Temporary workers and corporate responsibility

As ever more food companies find themselves in the position of having employed migrants who were mistreated by illegal labour providers, it may be time for firms to start taking more responsibility for the temporary workers many of them rely on. Read



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US regulators to consult public over E. coli concerns
The US department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) will next month look into solutions to significantly reduce the presence of E. coli O157:H7 in raw meat stocks following... Read


Neptune granted krill oil patent, opposition remains
A composition and matter patent granted to Canadian supplier Neptune Technologies & Bioresources for its omega-3 and antioxidants boosted krill-based ingredients last year has been validated by the European... Read


Tetra Pak US launches renewability seal
The US arm of global packaging firm Tetra Pak this month launched a new logo that is designed to demonstrate the company's green credentials on its packaging... Read


Barentz and Sander confirm joint venture
Distributors Barentz Europe and Ernst Sander are officially launching their joint venture, called Barentz-Sander, this week, with an eye to bringing a bigger portfolio of ingredients to the tricky Swiss market... Read


Apples may help ward off colon cancer
Apple pectin and polyphenol-rich apple juice have an anticarcinogenic effect on the colon, encouraging the production of suspected chemopreventative metabolite butyrate, say researchers... Read

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