FDA report first evidence of resistant E. coli in retail meat
The US FDA has conducted a study identifying the presence of ESBL-producing E. coli in various meats and poultry available in retail stores.
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Baguette bought at Pret Heathrow kills girl
A baguette bought from Pret a Manger at Heathrow terminal 5 killed a schoolgirl with sesame allergies on a plane from Heathrow to Nice.
Strawberry contamination crisis widens to include New Zealand
Leading New Zealand supermarket chain Countdown withdraws Australian strawberries from sale, after needles found in a punnet of Choice brand strawberries sourced from Western Australia.
Stabilising ingredients for vegan foods
Hydrosol have developed stabilising ingredients for vegetarian and vegan food manufacture, whilst promising to keep tastes and textures the same.
DEFRA and ADHB to explore Chinese meat market via CIMIE
Delegates from DEFRA and AHDB get first-hand insight into the Chinese import market at 16th annual China International Meat Industry Exhibition...
Antibiotics in the food supply chain?
A report has found that the majority of companies and manufacturers do not monitor antibiotic use in their food chain, despite warnings from the WHO.
Coca-Cola acquires kombucha company MOJO
Coca-Cola has announced that it has acquired the Australian brand MOJO, which sells naturally fermented, live culture, organic beverages.
Tesco announces new discount brand, Jack’s
UK supermarket giant aims for a share of Aldi and Lidl market
EFSA welcomes guests with the ‘power of collaboration’
EFSA's 'Science, Food, Society' conference began yesterday and will run over four days, discussing important food and environment related topics.
China hits back with $60 billion worth of new tariffs
China has hit back at America with tariffs on $60 billion worth of items being exported from the United States to China, from coffee to aircraft...
Coca-Cola eyes CBD market
"We are closely watching the growth of non-psychoactive CBD as an ingredient in functional wellness beverages around the world," says beverage giant
Support scheme to reduce agricultural air pollution begins
Defra's support scheme to reduce the amount of ammonia produced by farming launched today, with expert technical advice and funding being made available.
600 million pesos investment for Grupo Bimbo, Argentina
The world’s largest baking company, Grupo Bimbo has recently invested 600 million pesos/ US $154727million into its San Fernando, Argentina, factory. The investment will allow Grupo Bimbo, which already produces white bread, bran and multi-cereal baked goods, to add four more productions lines, including production of precooked frozen baguettes, to its range.…
UK Agriculture Bill: ‘a seven-year notice to quit the industry’
The recent Agriculture Bill will force thousands of farmers to leave agriculture and imperil rural environments, warns Tim Farron, the Liberal Democrat’s spokesman for environment, food and rural affairs.
OAL showcases food tech at PPMA 2018
Leading food tech, OAL, will be showcasing its innovative robotics and automation solutions at this year’s PPMA. Visitors to the stand will be able to see a demonstration of the APRIL Robotics Ingredient Handling system live in action and learn from the experts about how these solutions can shake up…
