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.
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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.
Lack of Vitamin D detrimental to unborn children
Vitamin D deficiency in pregnant women has a impacts the social development and motor skills of pre-school age children.
MPs pressure Sainsbury’s to stick with Fairtrade
More than 40 MPs have added their voices to the campaign to persuade supermarket giant Sainsbury's not to axe the Fairtrade label in favour of its own "Fairly Traded" alternative.
Brazilian probe stalls meat processing
Forecasts for production of chicken in Brazil, the world's largest exporter of the meat, have fallen in the wake of an investigation into safety concerns.
Bulimics’ brains wired differently around food
The brains of women suffering from bulimia react differently to food than other women's brains, psychologists have found.
