11 December 2014
Scotland gets first Centre for Food Development & Innovation
Scotland's first Centre for Food Development & Innovation has opened at Queen Margaret University (QMU), Edinburgh.
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10 December 2014
Monogram Food Solutions to invest $36.475m to expand in Virginia
Memphis-based manufacturer of value-added processed meats, Monogram Food Solutions, will invest $36.475m in expanding its meat snacks production operation in Virginia.
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10 December 2014
Cargill contemplates $1bn investment in Indonesia
American agricultural and industrial conglomerate Cargill is planning to invest around $1bn in Indonesia over the next three to four years, with special focus on the poultry sector.
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9 December 2014
JFPT and Cool Wave Processing develop new cold press technology
Dutch companies JFPT/foodlife and Cool Wave Processing have worked together to develop a new cold press technology, said to be the first that meets European hygiene standards.
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9 December 2014
Indian health ministry invites suggestions on $282m food safety schemes
India's Health and Family Welfare Ministry has recently issued a notice inviting suggestions on two schemes under the Food Safety Standards Regulations (FSSR) 2011, estimated at Rs1,750cr ($282m), to enhance...
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8 December 2014
Retailers need to be careful to protect £30m investment in FIR compliance, says Trace One
Own-label software company Trace One has said that while efforts have been made to address the EU's upcoming Food Information Regulation (FIR) legislation, mistakes may have still been made by...
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8 December 2014
CFIA establishes control zone to contain the spread of bird flu in poultry farms
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has established a primary control zone in British Columbia after a detecting avian influenza at a fifth farm in the region.
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7 December 2014
Chinese watchdog finds 23% water being sold in the country substandard
Tests carried out by China's Food and Drug Administration have found excess bacteria in barrelled water from drinking water companies, including Wahaha, Robust and C'estbon.
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7 December 2014
Premier Foods promises to simplify its ‘Invest for Growth’ programme
British food manufacturer Premier Foods has said it will simplify the details of its 'Invest for Growth' programme, following reports that it requested large funds from suppliers to continue contracts.
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4 December 2014
Hershey acquires Allan Candy Company
Global confectioners The Hershey Company has acquired North America-based The Allan Candy Company for an undisclosed amount.