On the path to Vitamin A in rice
Biochemists from the University of Freiburg have elucidated the structure of an enzyme that supplies carotenoid.
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Ambrosus launches blockchain based tech to assure food quality from farm to fork
Ambrosus, the world’s first trusted blockchain-based ecosystem for the food supply chain, launched today, announcing its upcoming token sale commencing in September 2017.
GNT Group doubles capacities for product development
The GNT Group is very pleased to announce the opening of its brand new laboratory facilities in Mierlo, The Netherlands.
Healthy eating to drop amid price rises suggests new research
The falling pound and rising grocery prices could reduce healthy eating, with only 28% of consumers planning to eat more fruit and vegetables this year, a drop of 10% from 2015.
OAL to build new APRIL robotics production facility
OAL are building a new state of the art facility to support their APRIL Robotics Systems in Peterborough, UK.
10 priorities for Brexit from leaders in UK food and drink supply chain
In a joint letter, signatories from 26 representative bodies from across the UK food and drink supply chain have agreed 10 key priorities for the negotiations with the EU to protect the UK’s food security and our world leading food and farming sector.
Feed intake study in beef cattle could lead to more efficient breeds
A study from a US research institution seeks to uncover how feed intake might affect breeding efficiency.
PureCircle unveils stevia cocoa and vanilla flavour enhancers
Cost-effective, sustainable solutions to bolster customer supply of cocoa and vanilla ingredients to respond to consumer demand.
Hard Brexit could make food 22% more expensive
If the UK doesn't secure a trade deal with the EU then imported food will become 22% more expensive, according to a recent report.
Scientists investigate origin of isolated BSE cases
The European response to bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) after the crisis of the 1980s has significantly reduced prevalence of the disease in cattle. However, isolated cases are still being reported in the EU and for this reason the European Commission asked EFSA to investigate their origin.
Reading it right on novel foods
On 1 January 2018, Regulation (EC) No. 258/97 on novel foods and novel food ingredients will cease to apply, and Regulation (EU) No. 2015/2283 on novel foods will take its place. Although the incoming Regulation 2015/2283 has the same ‘cut off’ date of 15 May 1997 for defining a novel…
25% drop in UK food sector M&A deals as fall in sterling slows market
The number of M&A deals targeting UK food manufacturer companies has fallen by 25% as the fall in sterling puts pressure on the sector’s profit margins and puts off acquirers, says EMW, the commercial law firm.
Givaudan to acquire Vika B.V.
Givaudan announces that it is acquiring Vika B.V. to strengthen its portfolio of natural dairy solutions.
EFSA reviews safety of glutamates added to food
EFSA has established a safe intake level for glutamic acid and glutamates used as food additives after re-evaluating their safety.
Hepatitis E: raw pork is main cause of infection in EU
Consumption of raw or undercooked pork meat and liver is the most common cause of hepatitis E infection in the EU, said EFSA.
