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ECJ hands anti-competition verdict to Irish beef processors

staff reporter — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:00:00 +0100

The Irish beef industry’s attempts to reform have been scuppered by an ECJ ruling, which has judged a scheme for some processors to leave the market so as to raise profits for those who remain to be anti-competition.

Mouth bacteria boost some flavours: Study

Stephen Daniells — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:00:00 +0100

Bacteria present in the mouth may delay the flavour response for some fruit, vegetables, and wine, according to a new study from Firmenich.

Four-step plan for spotting emerging risks proposed

Stephen Daniells — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:00:00 +0100

A simple four-part plan may lead to better early identification of emerging food safety issues, according to researchers involved in a EU-wide project.

Antibiotic resistant E.coli could spread, warns Soil Association

staff reporter — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:00:00 +0100

A newly discovered antibiotic resistant strain of E.coli is at risk of spreading, the Soil Association has warned, as no restrictions have been made on the herd where it was identified.

Global food markets ‘neither secure nor resilient’

Gavin Kermack — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:00:00 +0100

The UK has become increasingly reliant on imported food and its faith in the long-term surety of the global market is misplaced, according to research released by the Soil Association.

Irish authorities deny bottle water scare

Neil Merrett — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:00:00 +0100

Irish food safety experts have rubbished reports suggesting consumers in the country may be at risk from alleged contamination of some bottled water brands.

China gains access to EU rapid alert system

staff reporter — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:00:00 +0100

Consumer safety heads of the EU, US and China signed a revised memorandum of understanding on product and food safety yesterday at a high-level summit that reinforced the political importance of safety.

We need to talk about nanofoods, says UK group

staff reporter — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:00:00 +0100

UK-based Leatherhead Food International (LFI) has formed a focus group to foster industry-government communication about the use of nanotechnology in foods, beverages and “pharmafoods”.

FSA launches food fraud hotline

Gavin Kermack — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:00:00 +0100

The UK’s Food Standards Agency (FSA) has set up a new hotline to allow individuals and businesses to report fraudulent activity in food sales and marketing in a much quicker and easier way than previously.

Studies say BPA exposure may affect fertility

Jane Byrne — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 11:00:00 +0100

Bisphenol A (BPA) could prevent successful in vitro fertilization, or the ability of embryos to attach to the uterus, according to presentations at the American Society for Reproductive Medicine's (ASRM) annual meeting.