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Antibiotic resistant E.coli could spread, warns Soil Association

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.

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ECJ hands anti-competition verdict to Irish beef processors

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.

Four-step plan for spotting emerging risks proposed

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.

Mouth bacteria boost some flavours: Study

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

Global food markets ‘neither secure nor resilient’

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.

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Gum arabic shows prebiotic potential in humans: Study from NutraIngredients

Ten grams of gum arabic may produce a prebiotic effect in humans by boosting gut populations of specific bacteria, says a new study from Kerry.

Soft drinks fall with economy, says report from BeverageDaily

The European soft drinks market has been hard hit by the tightening economic environment, and many stakeholders in the industry are losing confidence in the prospects of the sector, according to a new report.

Arla introduces new generation of whey permeate from FoodNavigator

Arla is raising the bar on whey permeate functionality with a new range said to have flavour profile and low hygroscopy, attributes that will make it easier to use in a range of applications.

France gets with European supplements programme from NutraIngredients

France has not been the fastest uptaker of European Union food supplement laws, but market liberalisation is underway, says French food supplements association (Synadiet) president, Alban Maggiar. If only EFSA would stop being so "Soviet-like"...