Crowd funding raises food safety fears
Crowdfunding bosses have slammed criticism that this growing source of finance is backing food and drink products that are potentially harmful to consumers.
Archives for June 3, 2015
Top business women build beehives in Africa
Senior women business leaders from the the food and drink industry – including managers from 2 Sisters Food Group, Bakkavor and the Food Manufacture Group’s publisher William Reed Business Media – are completing a week of building beehives in Tanzania;...
Nitrite in ham survey may lead to cuts
The levels of nitrites allowed in dry-cured bacon and ham could be reduced, following the outcome of a new European Commission (EC) survey into their use across the EU.
Irradiation would help reduce food poisoning
Greater use of food irradiation across the EU would help to prevent many avoidable cases of food poisoning from bacteria such as salmonella, campylobacter and E.coli, a leading food safety consultant has argued
PepsiCo team wins green food innovation award
A team of PepsiCo placement students has landed a £2,000 cash prize after winning a prestigious green food innovation award.
Findus confirms exclusive sale talks with Nomad
Frozen food firm Findus has confirmed it is in advanced, exclusive sales talks with investment group Nomad Holdings, following the investment firm’s disclosure yesterday (June 3).
Best of Irish chicken producers rewarded by Moy Park
Northern Irish chicken producer Moy Park has recognised its top-performing farmers at a special awards ceremony.