Archives for April 12, 2017

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First health claim in sight for vitamin B12 probiotic

By Noli Dinkovski

The first probiotic to gain a health claim from the EU has moved a step nearer, after a Dutch firm claimed it had managed to modify bacteria to produce substantial amounts of vitamin B12.

Bird flu restrictions cost poultry sector over £100M

By Gwen Ridler

Bird flu restrictions have cost the UK poultry meat sector more than £100M over the past two years, confirmed the British Poultry Council (BPC), ahead of the lifting of the ban on poultry starting today (April 13).

Food start-up competition attracts 120 firms

By Gwen Ridler

More than 120 global food and agriculture start-up firms are competing for a place at the agribusiness bank Rabobank’s business mentorship scheme competition, Foodbytes. 

Easter food and gift spending to reach nearly £4bn

By Michael Stones

Easter shoppers are set to spend £3.9bn on food and gifts over the next few days, according to analyst GlobalData, as Mintel reveals the holiday is a key driver for chocolate innovation.