EU food and drink production flat in Q4 2012
Food and drink production in the EU remained flat in the fourth quarter of last year as some raw materials became costlier, according to data from FoodDrinkEurope.
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Chinese dairy safety concerns 'adversely affected' 2012 results - Mengniu
Chinese dairy giant Mengniu has reported a drop in both revenue and profits for 2012 – a result it has attributed to continuing consumer concern about the quality and safety of domestically-manufactured dairy products.
German anti-trust authority clears DMK to complete private-label ice cream merger
German dairy giant Deutsches Milchkontor GmbH (DMK) has been given the regulatory go-ahead to complete its acquisition of rival German private-label ice cream manufacturer, Roseneis.
"They are scientists performing a very difficult task, as instructed by EU law makers."
I observed the EFSA health claims panel in action; conspiracy theorists will be disappointed
Last week NutraIngredients was one of 10 organisations invited to observe the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) health claims panel in action for a day at its Parma, Italy, base.
Swiss infant formula recalled in Shanghai over repackaging claims
Swiss infant formula manufacturer, Hero, has moved to dispel concerns about the safety of its Nutradefense brand infant formula in China after authorities in Shanghai ordered retailers to pull it from shelves.