A new sensor that analyses gases given off by foods could be used to check their safety, quality and reliability quickly and economically, said the German research team behind the device.
The outbreak of swine flu may have peaked but countries should not lower their guard against the virus which has claimed more than 100 lives and affected nearly 1000 people in 20 countries, warns the World Health Organisation.
An EFSA panel on risk assessment and mitigation options of
Salmonella in pig production has concluded that all salmonella
serovars from pork are to be regarded as public health hazards, and
that actions to prevent human food-borne...
A British Pig Executive (BPEX) delegation is visiting Beijing at
the end of the month to encourage British exports to China, the
world's biggest market for pork.
A report from the British Pig Executive (BPEX) shows that
risingcosts of production in Europe are being matched by rises in
Great Britain. The association believes cutting costs is vital to
remain competitive, writes Anthony Fletcher.
The European Commission tabled a proposal this week to open an EU
aid scheme for private pig meat storage. The move is designed to
stabilise the market, which has seen prices fall by 16 per cent in
the last three months. The industry...
December is proving to be a good month for the UK pig industry. A
national pig health and welfare strategy has been launched, and the
government yesterday announced that the Japanese market to British
pork has officially been reopened....