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Scientists research how to end the caging of farm animals
Researchers from the Utrecht University will present their findings to the European Parliament this week as they search for alternatives to caging farm animals.
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New study calls for fishing restrictions in some areas of European seas
A new study from researchers in Europe has called for certain areas of seas to be restricted to fishing in order to allow fish stocks to replenish.
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The importance of reporting carbon-14 results under a standard
Haley Gershon and Maren Pauly of Beta Analytic explain how carbon dating can be used to determine how natural a product's ingredients really are.
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Ceci n’est pas un steak, says the livestock sector
With the European Parliament’s failure to decide on the legality of vegan ‘sausages’ or ‘burgers’, the European livestock sector is launching the campaign, ceci n’est pas un steak.
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European Parliament calls for more transparency and better risk prevention in food safety
MEPs want the European Food Safety Agency to publish safety studies before a product is authorised to go on to the market.
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European Parliament draws battle lines against dual quality food
Tests in some EU countries found same-brand fish fingers with less fish, sliced bread with less whole wheat flour, and orange drinks with no orange content.
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European Parliament backs ambitious food waste reduction target
The European Parliament has voted in support of a series of targets concerning the treatment of household waste, including food.
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Phosphate fears may be a meaty blow to the European kebab industry
A vote by the European Parliament has thrown the future of the kebab into jeopardy as ministers expressed concern the additives retailers use to protect flavour and retain water in the meat.
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Glyphosate debate: EU ministers split as licence deadline looms
European Parliament ministers have failed to reach a resolution over relicensing the controversial herbicide glyphosate once again.
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Scottish delegation arrives in Brussels ahead of glyphosate decision
Representatives from the National Farmers Union Scotland (NFUS) have arrived in Belgium to argue the case for a controversial herbicide as the EU decides its future.
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Glyphosate should be authorised for just 7 years and professional use only
14 April 2016 | By Victoria White, Digital Content Producer
Because of concerns over the carcinogenicity of glyphosate, the EU Parliament has said that the EC should renew its marketing approval for just 7 years...
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MEPs back emergency plan to import Tunisian olive oil duty free
26 January 2016 | By Victoria White
The EP Trade Committee has backed the proposed emergency measure to import 70,000 tonnes of olive oil duty free to help boost the Tunisian economy following last year's terrorist attacks in the country...
