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News in brief
Dairy UK calls on EU policymakers to show ‘confidence’ in industry competitiveness
Dairy processor representative, Dairy UK, has called on the European Union (EU) policymakers presiding over the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) reform to demonstrate “confidence” in the competitive ability of the dairy sector.
Antimicrobial resistance low but remains a concern, says EU report
Antimicrobial resistance in zoonotic bacteria shows continued presence in Salmonella and Campylobacter but the combined resistance remains low concluded an EU report.
EU urges protected origin status for more African, Caribbean and Pacific foods
The European Commission has urged increased global use of its PGI (protected geographical indication) system to increase trade in foods from African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) states, while encouraging sustainable production practices.
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Food safety
Chinese premier tells agencies to get tougher on food crime from FoodNavigator-Asia.com
China’s authorities need use all their resources to monitor the food market more closely and impose harsher penalties if the country is to bounce back from a spate of food crises, according to its premier, Li Keqiang, earlier this week.
BUT BIG BRANDS HENNESSEY, JOHNNIE WALKER STRONG IN KEY MARKETS
Spirits brands miss digital marketing opps in new Asian sales 'epicenter'? from BeverageDaily.com
Despite runaway spirits growth in Asia, 20% of global brands do not have a Chinese website, and mobile sites tend to lack investment, but Hennessey and Johnnie Walker are strong in key markets.
SIG bucks trend in tough quarter for Reynolds Group from FoodProductionDaily.com
SIG was the main revenue highlight for Reynolds Group Holdings as it reported a decrease of $20m to $3.3.bn for the three month period ending 31 March this year.
Referring ‘natural’ claims issue to FDA would be 'futile’ says judge in suit vs General Mills from FoodNavigator-USA.com
In an order that will be read carefully by those following ‘natural’ labeling lawsuits, a California judge has rejected an argument routinely made by defendants - that the FDA has primary jurisdiction when it comes to judging whether ‘natural’ claims are deceptive.
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