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French lawmakers have voted to scrap a government proposal to introduce a tax on sugary processed foods in the coming budget. The post France processed food tax proposal rejected appeared first on Just Food.

Finnish food group Apetit CEO Esa Mäki has stepped down due to “personal reasons” after more than seven years in the role. The post Apetit on look out for CEO as Esa Mäki resigns appeared first on Just Food.

The UK government has unveiled plans to phase out the use of high-concentration carbon dioxide stunning for pigs. The post UK proposes shift from carbon dioxide stunning in pig slaughter appeared first on Just Food.

Aryzta is to close two production sites in Germany, while expanding its French distribution business through the acquisition of Frigegro. The post Aryzta consolidates German plants, buys Frigegro appeared first on Just Food.

Another Italian region has stopped the serving of uncooked tomatoes in selected sites after reports of Salmonella infections. A notice from authorities in Emilia-Romagna ordered a ban on the use of cherry tomatoes that have not undergone cooking by all private and public foodservice providers …

As part of its enforcement activities, the Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or months after they are sent. Business owners have 15 days to respond to FDA warning …

Results from a study in Italy could help explain why Campylobacter jejuni colonizes the intestines of chickens without causing major symptoms. Campylobacteriosis is the most frequent bacterial cause of illness in the European Union. The infection can be transmitted to humans through contaminated food, with …

Making lobster bisque at home sounds like a project, and to be perfectly honest it kind of is, but it is so worth the trouble. It is a French shellfish soup: a stock made from the shells, thickened with a little rice, blended smooth, strained, …