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Asia Pacific: FAO calls for continued vigilance over avian influenza virus in poultry
A recently-emerged strain of avian influenza virus in poultry in Southeast Asia known as A(H5N6) represents a new threat to animal health and livelihoods...
Americas: Purdue University showcases food safety technologies
Purdue University food safety researchers have developed a number of patented available technologies through the Office of Technology Commercialization that could provide more secure,...
Asia Pacific: Likelihood of carrying out dairy contamination threat extremely low, says NZ
Fonterra Co-operative Group has acknowledged the announcement by the New Zealand Police and the New Zealand Government about an investigation into a criminal threat...
Americas: Carrier Transicold reports brisk sales for CO2 container refrigerant systems
Carrier Transicold, which last year celebrated production of its one millionth container refrigeration system, reports that total global sales of its PrimeLINE unit, introduced...
Americas: Antibiotic resistance in foodborne germs is an ongoing threat, says CDC
Antibiotic resistance in foodborne germs, an ongoing public health threat, continued to show both positive and challenging trends in 2013, according to human illness...
Europe: Cargill completes acquisition ADM’s chocolate business
Cargill has now completed the acquisition of ADM’s global chocolate business for an enterprise value of US$440 million.
The acquisition constitutes a milestone for Cargill's...
Americas: CDC releases tool on foodborne disease outbreaks
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released a redesigned online tool for users to search data on foodborne disease outbreaks more...
Americas: Liner-free labels receive 2nd patent
MAXStick liner-free labels have received a second patent issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
The patent expands the scope and claims of...
Americas: DuPont’s system receives AOAC-RI certification
The AOAC Research Institute (AOAC-RI) has approved a method extension of Performance Tested Method #030502 to include the latest DuPont BAX System X5 PCR...
Europe: Regulators approve Beneo’s health claim on blood glucose management
Beneo says the Standing Committee on Plant, Animals, Food and Feed has agreed with the European Union (EU) Commission to authorize a second 13.5...