Aflatoxins found in curry mixes
High levels of aflatoxins, chemicals that have the potential to cause cancer in humans, have been found in a batch of "Kashmira Basar mixed spices for Asian curries."
Archives for September 20, 2001
Tokyo admits ignoring Europe's mad-cow warning
The Japanese government made a huge blunder in ignoring a European Union report warning of a mad cow disease outbreak in Japan, the Japanese Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries minister admitted.
Webvan sells its technology platform
The e-grocer Webvan Group, Inc. has entered into a $2.5m contract for the sale of its technology platform to Mercury Acquisitions Corporation.
Research on Asian food trends
Danisco's research centre in Brabrand, Denmark was the meeting point on September 10-11 for a group of international researchers focusing on Asian eating habits and the latest food trends.
Recall of French corned beef
ANZFA advised State and Territory health authorities to ensure the removal of a brand of French corned beef from shops pending a full investigation.
Food industry - consumers have more power
Leaders of the soybean, sunflower, rapeseed and palm oil industry ended the International Association of Seed Crushers congress on an upbeat tone.