3 March 2015
EC-funded project launched to strengthen Africa’s fish trade
A new pan-African project funded by the European Commission (EC) has been launched to enhance Africa's fish trade.
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2 March 2015
Russia might loosen food embargo to certain EU nations
Russia might consider partially lifting its food embargo on a few European Union (EU) countries on the condition that Western countries invest in processing facilities in Russia, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry...
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2 March 2015
EU member states get more authority regarding GM crops
The European Union (EU) member states will now have the power to ban the cultivation of genetically modified (GM) crops even if they have been approved by the bloc's food...
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1 March 2015
Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory to acquire Lion-Dairy and Drinks for $107.3m
Australia-based dairy group Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory (WCB) will acquire the everyday cheese business (EDC Business) of Lion-Dairy and Drinks (Lion) for $107.3m (A$137.5m).
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26 February 2015
Study says common ingredients in packaged food may promote inflammatory diseases
A study has revealed that common ingredients in packaged food may promote several chronic inflammatory diseases.
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25 February 2015
Bon Appetit acquires Dairy Bell to save it from closure
Gelato maker Bon Appetit Australia paid an undisclosed amount to acquire ice-cream maker Dairy Bell, its recipes and five of its shops in Melbourne to prevent the company from closing.
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25 February 2015
KFC to launch edible coffee cups in UK
KFC is to start using edible cups made from a wafer coated in sugar paper and lined with a heat-resistant white chocolate to serve its coffee in the UK outlets.
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24 February 2015
London’s LGC develops meat mixture reference materials to prevent food fraud
London-based life sciences measurement and testing company LGC is to put six new meat mixture reference materials on sale with the aim of controlling food fraud.
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24 February 2015
UN launches new technique for smoking fish in West Africa
The United Nations has launched a newly developed fish drying technology in West Africa that is helping the region improve food quality and boost food safety.
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23 February 2015
Mitsubishi acquires 34% stake in Indo Nissin Foods
Mitsubishi (MC) has announced that it will now hold 34% stake in Indo Nissin Foods, which produces Top Ramen instant noodles in India, for an estimated Rs5bn ($80.22m).