Acrylamide: Consumer awareness low but those in the know are worried

Most consumers are unaware of acrylamide but 70% of those who have heard of it of it are concerned about the potential health effects of consumption, a new survey reveals.

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Biodiversity and dietary diversity: Are we running a race to the bottom?

Is our lack of dietary diversity harming the planet's biodiversity, and what can be done about it?

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New poultry plant to open in Vietnam

Vietnamese manufacturer Hoa Phat Phu Tho Poultry is to open a new state-of-the-art hatchery in Phu Tho, Hanoi.

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Australian meat industry welcomes Indonesian deal

The Australian livestock and red meat industry has welcomed the Australian and Indonesian Governments' announcement that negotiations for the Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA) have concluded.

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High level appointments at BRF

Brazilian processor BRF has made a series of senior appointments to its management team.

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US highlights South African red meat opportunity

The US Meat Export Federation (USMEF) has identified South Africa as an export opportunity for red meat following a trade visit.

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Kaufland drops 480 Unilever products in pricing spat

German retailer Kaufland has confirmed it is pulling around 480 Unilever branded products after the manufacturer attempted unilaterally to push through price increases.

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