Published: Jun 02, 2012

Last Friday, the fishing industry, scientists, NGOs and policy makers unanimously agreed that the North Sea should be used as a testing ground for exploring how European countries can reclaim more control from Brussels over their fisheries.

Published: Jun 02, 2012

Seafood producers, buyers, marine science researchers and retailers from around the world are slated to attend the 2012 Seafood Forum: Perspectives on Sustainability from June 5-8, 2012 in St.

Published: Jun 02, 2012

In a first-of-its kind summary of fish consumption choices, a team of researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital has determined that consumers are not getting all the information they need to make informed decisions about fish consumption.

Published: Jun 02, 2012

Fresh produce exporters to China may need to remove the word ‘organic’ from their labels as the country ramps up enforcement in the organic sector, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) said.

Published: Jun 02, 2012 By: Ankush Chibber

Repeated food safety scandals have dealt a ‘blow to public confidence’ in China, with a majority of citizens concerned about the nation’s food chain safety.

Published: Jun 02, 2012 By: Ankush Chibber

Fish harvested off Australia and New Zealand are free from radioactive contamination caused by the 2011 Fukushima Nuclear accident in Japan, the region's food regulator has said in light of a recent study.

Published: Jun 02, 2012 By: Rory Harrington

A miniature and cost effective single chip sensor that paves the way for the monitoring of ethylene levels in fruit consignments throughout the supply chain could drastically cut food waste and boost industry profitability.

Published: Jun 02, 2012 By: Lorraine Mullaney

Packaged grocery business Symington’s has undergone a management buyout, which follows press reports that the firm has plans to buy certain Premier Foods brands, including Angel Delight.

Published: Jun 02, 2012 By: Lorraine Mullaney

Young’s Seafood has confirmed that it will put the Cromer crab factory up for sale in August once production has been moved to Grimsby.

Published: Jun 02, 2012 By: Rick Pendrous

Food technologists should start thinking like criminals, if they are to identify illegal activities in their supply chains that could lead to serious food safety incidents, a risk management expert has suggested.

Published: Jun 02, 2012 By: Rick Pendrous

Momentum is building to agree EU allergen management action levels that firms could use within their operations and for labelling purposes, according to Food and Drink Federation (FDF) experts.

Published: Jun 02, 2012 By: Freddie Dawson

The shelf-life of fresh produce sold in modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) could be substantially extended if a £3.15M EU-funded research project proves successful.

Published: Jun 02, 2012 By: Rick Pendrous

Where do you stand on whistle blowing? Is it the brave David standing up against Goliath to report something that is essentially wrong? Or is it more to do with the aggrieved employee with an axe to grind who just wants to get his revenge on his line mana

Published: Jun 02, 2012

Cherries are on their way to 'superfruit' status, according to Innova Market Insights. The research firm says cherries featured in 7% of juice drink launches in 2011 - up from 4% five years earlier.

Published: Jun 02, 2012

Norfolk-based cold pressed rapeseed oil producer Larchwood Foods has developed two oils to meet the requirements of the food manufacturing sector:

Published: Jun 02, 2012 By: Kacey Culliney

French ingredients firm, Roquette, has bought three Indian starch production sites forming a new joint venture business in a bid to strengthen market presence in the strong Asian market.

Published: Jun 02, 2012

Premier Foods chairman Ronnie Bell has announced his decision to step down with effect from 1st June 2012.

Published: Jun 02, 2012

The European Foods Safety Authority (EFSA) has rejected French efforts to ban genetically modified corn across member states.

Published: Jun 02, 2012 By: Nathan Gray

Greater understanding of the fundamental way people detect flavours through taste and smell may help consumers enjoy the taste of healthy foods as much as they enjoy sweet treats.

Published: Jun 02, 2012 By: Kacey Culliney

Kraft-owned Cadbury has expanded its sharing bag portfolio with a chocolate-coated toffee popcorn product, in a bid to burst into the UK’s rattling £42m (€52.46m) popcorn market.